Shortboard Wheels for Learning to Slide?

[uber_goober]

Hi folks, I've decided it's time to learn to slide and from what I've been reading I'm pretty much going to destory the first set of wheels (at least).

So rather than go through some nice wheels, could I use some of my old shortboard wheels? Shortboard wheels are quite hard, there's just less surface contact.

Any serious downsides I'm missing? Thoughts? Thanks.

[AGENT WD-40]

no way...i use my old shortboard wheels for all my slide sessions...i am too lazy to buy some bigger wheels, so i would say the only downside is how small they are and they tend to flatspot quite easily

[gorillabiscuits]

I just started sliding with my shortboard. Zorlac shortboard wheels. I dunno what duro. Anyway, if I go fast enough, I can make them slide.

[Mister Surly]

i just started sliding .... intentionally, that is, and i like my Abec No Skoolz 65mm 94A's.
Used some 54mm park wheels at first, but they didnt produce enough speed.


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[Andrew in Ontario]

shortboards are definetly good for sliding.

or just the wheels.

[gorillabiscuits]

i just started sliding .... intentionally, that is, and i like my Abec No Skoolz 65mm 94A's.
Used some 54mm park wheels at first, but they didnt produce enough speed.


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Gorilla Biscuits!!!! Hell Yeah!!!
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"And if I let you down, it might not be the last time. Cheer up, it will hurt much less
tomorrow. We're all tired of **** up and that's not just being sorry.
It means brush the dirt off, get up and try again."

- First Failure-Gorilla Biscuits

YEAH!!!!

"It's time to stand up, for what you believe. Have no fear of your critics, be proud of the life you lead. You may be different from your friends but if they're true they'll understand. Hold your ground! Be yourself and be the best you can!"
Hold your ground -GB

After sliding awhile with my streetboard wheels, I'm definitely going to invest in some harder, bigger wheels. They work ok but I want longer slides.

[aaaaaaagh]

i wonder the same thing about my 55mm wheels

the way i stumbled upon sliding was i loosened my trucks out and started carving hard. it happened that the board lost some amount of traction. when i saw what was happening i quickly focused on doing it with more control and speed.

good luck.

[sepsis]

im learning to slide on my shortboard now... the wheels slide fine, you just can't go very fast because they're so tiny.

[Crappysurfer]

lol i learned to slide on 78a wheels and when i got good enough i rewarded myself with a nice HARD set of wheels currently my sliding setup is my little sisters popsicle

[LadyK]

lol i learned to slide on 78a wheels and when i got good enough i rewarded myself with a nice HARD set of wheels currently my sliding setup is my little sisters popsicle

Haha!!! Do you get good long slides on your sister's popsicle?

[CanyonCarver]

I've got hard roller skate wheels from the 70s I found at the thrift store. I think they will be perfect guinea pigs for my sliding endeavors.

[Rabid Skunk]

I love sliding my shortboard wheels. My record is about 40-50 feet.