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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    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
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    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...
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    Quote Originally Posted by SeanML View Post
    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.
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    I did this with a file going down a hill. First time I kinda failed
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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    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?
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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    Quote Originally Posted by xjason11x View Post
    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
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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    Quote Originally Posted by xjason11x View Post
    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.
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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    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.





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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    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.

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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

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

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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    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.
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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    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?

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

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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    is this doable with a belt sander? i have a set of retro freerides worn down to like 55mm so the lips are like perfectly square (choppy slidin'). also, if the wheels are ovalized would it affect the radiusing at all?
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    Quote Originally Posted by cruiser360 View Post
    is this doable with a belt sander? i have a set of retro freerides worn down to like 55mm so the lips are like perfectly square (choppy slidin'). also, if the wheels are ovalized would it affect the radiusing at all?
    yes its doable with a belt sander, just use a coarse grit. ovalized wheels shouldnt affect it too much, as long as the wheel spins it should work. that doesnt mean it will be a smooth ride though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by snozzboarder55 View Post
    yes its doable with a belt sander, just use a coarse grit. ovalized wheels shouldnt affect it too much, as long as the wheel spins it should work. that doesnt mean it will be a smooth ride though.
    hmmm i dont have any coarse grit belts, i think im going to give it a shot anyways. and yup its already a bumpy ride, only at higher speeds and in tight lower speed turns though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cruiser360 View Post
    hmmm i dont have any coarse grit belts, i think im going to give it a shot anyways. and yup its already a bumpy ride, only at higher speeds and in tight lower speed turns though.
    coarse grit would get it done quick, im sure fine grit will work, just a bit longer.
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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    im planning to radius my 78a 70mm zigs, but using a little dremel sander. any thoughts?

    (im doing this cause i love the slide of classic thane, but cant be bothered to wait for the lips to break in. these are my first set of zigzags)

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    Default Re: How to: Radius Inner/Outer Lips

    How well do the bigzigs slide after doing this? I can pick up a set of limes, but they still have their square lips. Definitely considering radiusing them, as it might help with the slideability of the wheels. Also, I have a set of Pink Bigzigs that are slightly broken (edges are worn down Would doing this help them slide better?
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