Truck set up...

[SPoKe]

[stevie]

The theory of offsets, as I understand it, is that the axle is placed in-line with the kingpin, making the force transfer more direct and increasing traction. The axle becomes split since it would otherwise intersect the kingpin. This is usually combined with a slower steering angle or wedging to accomplish the same, which also increases traction. On boards with a lot of rear-steering, the tail tends to throw out and slide easier. Also, the board follows a wider arc which dissipates drive. The less the rear steers, the straighter and faster it goes forward.

In general, with a slalom setup, the idea is to increase steering in the front and decrease it in the back. That way the front turns easy for quicker turning and pumping, while the back just follows in-line with traction and increased drive.

All of the above may be total bull####. The bottom line is that it just works that way, whatever the actual reasons are.

(not that I know anything)

[SPoKe]

Stevie- Thats the kind of info Ive been lookin for!

Is the geometry of a "rear truck" designed to be less turny or do you simply "de-tune" it with wedges and bushings?

The theory of offsets, as I understand it, is that the axle is placed in-line with the kingpin, making the force transfer more direct and increasing traction. The axle becomes split since it would otherwise intersect the kingpin. This is usually combined with a slower steering angle or wedging to accomplish the same, which also increases traction. On boards with a lot of rear-steering, the tail tends to throw out and slide easier. Also, the board follows a wider arc which dissipates drive. The less the rear steers, the straighter and faster it goes forward.

In general, with a slalom setup, the idea is to increase steering in the front and decrease it in the back. That way the front turns easy for quicker turning and pumping, while the back just follows in-line with traction and increased drive.

(not that I know anything)

[stevie]

The slower turning geometry of many traditional trucks still needs to be further adjusted by de-wedging. There are trucks that already have a good angle and don't need de-wedging. It's a matter of preference and has to be determined by trial and error (or just borrowing from others' experience, at least to get started). In almost all cases, the back truck will have stiffer bushings. This is also determined by trial and error, both for duro (usually 85-92 in back, also considering rebound) and amount of tightening. As Richy C. always said, try to get it close and then make very small adjustments. Little bits can make a big difference.