evo and fastracks get along?

[mxjoe307]

couldn't find alot of info on this. thinking about an evo. and wondering if anyone runs fastracks on one. the setup i'm thinking of is, evo, fastracks, superballs. any input is greatly appreciated. have a super duper fishy day

[stringtheory]

What will you be using the set up for?

The reason I ask is if it's pure DH or speedboarding, I'd probably go with a more conservative base plate angle. And mixed angles at that to compensate for the wedge/dewedge.

I run 40* up from and back personally, so it's like having a 55* front and 25* tail. The trackers are 50*, so you'd be some where around 65* front and 35* tail. I dunno how I'd feel about the front being that "turney."

That being said, plenty of people do run 50* front and back with no trouble.

[mxjoe307]

won't be pure speedboarding. there are a couple of 40mph runs but not bad. don't really know how to say what i'm using it for. general skating i guess. just something to kick around when i don't want to ride my drop through. anyway. i was planning on flipping the front hanger at least. not exactly sure how much that drops it. 65* would be hella turny up front though. i was thinking about bear grizzlies first. but have a few friends who have snapped and bent the axles on both 8 and 10mm pretty easily. ( speedchecks and safety slides) what do you think?

[stringtheory]

Flipping them will change the castor angle, and some say it makes them a bit more stable.

I actually run Bear Smokies on mine w/ 10mm axles. I haven't bent them, but I'm not thinking the Smokies and regular Bears have the same axles.

If it's not strict downhill, you might want to try a 42* Randal up front and a 50* in the back. That way you have about 57ish up front and 35 in the back. Plus, the Randals have cast in grade 8 axles. Stronger than Bears.

I think Mile High will sell you Randals with different plates i.e. 42*/50*.

edit: yeah he still does. MIle High. You should shoot Mark an email and ask him, he sets up boards all day and is usually a good resource for what combo's work well.

[mxjoe307]

nice. sounds good. thanks for the help

[wizzle]

buddy of mine rides fast tracks on his evo. Flip the front hanger and it corners really well and you'll be fine with stability.

[mxjoe307]

perfect. thats what i was planning on.

[FoxRiderar77]

I ride RIIs on my Evo with 50* plates I feel it kinda livens the board up because I'm not doing pure 50 mph runs, NJ just doesn't have that so 50* is fine for me.