does flipping hangers work

**blink2wice** · 12-22-2006 09:21 PM

i have some randal dhs will it make me more stable to flip them or does that only work with r2s and why does it make it more stable?

**Xlocalskater421X** · 12-22-2006 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by blink2wice

i have some randal dhs will it make me more stable to flip them or does that only work with r2s and why does it make it more stable?

ya it does work it also lowers the board a good 1/2 inch the trucks feel less twitchy at speeds

**RustyBurrito55** · 12-22-2006 09:28 PM

Decreases the turning angle a bit. Here is a nice diagram to show the difference.
http://chrischaput.com/randal/

**07boardrally** · 12-22-2006 09:35 PM

thanks for the link.. thats really cool

**blink2wice** · 12-22-2006 09:36 PM

thanx dude that helped i know now

**~Stuart~** · 12-22-2006 09:58 PM

but for randle DH's doesnt it mean flipping them will do nothing?

"The Downhill truck shown here with a 35 degree baseplate is a foolproof stable downhill truck. Notice the neutral castor of the hanger. "

**blink2wice** · 12-22-2006 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by ~Stuart~

but for randle DH's doesnt it mean flipping them will do nothing?

"The Downhill truck shown here with a 35 degree baseplate is a foolproof stable downhill truck. Notice the neutral castor of the hanger. "

yeah thats correct but now i can tell my friends for a more stable ride with r2s flip your hangers