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R-II 180, Friday, 05 October 2007

Written by stringtheory   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.5
Durability
5.0
Construction
4.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
3.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
5.0
Ease Of Use
5.0
Ease of Maintenance
5.0
In my honest opinion probably the most versatile style and geometry for all disciplines of longboarding. I can't imagine using a traditional style truck for anything other than sliding, or street/pool now.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: A few months
What Setup are you running them on?: 44" Earthwing Supercharger, 70mm 78a Earthwing Superballs
Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Carving, Sliding
How much did you pay for them?: Came with complete
Where did you buy them?: thelongboardstore.com
What are their weaknesses?: None really. There are probably a few brands of trucks based on the same style and geometry that are using better aluminum casting methods nowadays.
What are their strengths?: Much better for carving than traditional "Indy" style trucks. Also, nice and stable at speed.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Every size and shape truck in existence.
Would you recommend them?: Yes
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

randal 180's, Wednesday, 01 August 2007

Written by jspats40   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.9
Durability
5.0
Construction
5.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
4.0
Agility
5.0
Ease Of Use
5.0
Ease of Maintenance
5.0
i like them alot. they are great for everything. i like how they are built.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: 4 months
What Setup are you running them on?: gumballs
Typical Discepline?: hard carving, around town, sliding?
How much did you pay for them?: 30's
Where did you buy them?: tgm skateboards on ebay
What are their weaknesses?: can cause physical dependancy.
What are their strengths?: beautiful all around.
Would you recommend them?: Yes
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Randal 150s, Thursday, 05 July 2007

Written by nocturnal.nz   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.4
Durability
5.0
Construction
4.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Stability
3.0
Agility
5.0
Ease Of Use
5.0
Ease of Maintenance
4.0
Great for my smaller boards, and through town where people are prone to standing in the way. I love them.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: Five months.
What Setup are you running them on?: Custom pintail with Sector 9 Nineballs.
Typical Discepline?: Commuting, Carving, Downhill
How much did you pay for them?: NZ$100
Where did you buy them?: www.bestboards.co.nz
What are their weaknesses?: Not quite as stable as the 180 model.
What are their strengths?: Much more turnier. Very quick response. Same great carving motionaas the 180s.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Randal 180s, Randal Downhill.
Would you recommend them?: Yes
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Randal 180s, Thursday, 05 July 2007

Written by nocturnal.nz   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.6
Durability
5.0
Construction
4.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Stability
5.0
Agility
4.0
Ease Of Use
5.0
Ease of Maintenance
5.0
These seem to be the standard for longboard trucks. Certainly a whole lot better than the Independent trucks I've tried in the past. Buy some.
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: Four months.
What Setup are you running them on?: Landyachtz Evo with Abec11 Gumballs.
Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Commuting.
How much did you pay for them?: Bundled set with Gumballs off eBay. $70
Where did you buy them?: TGMskateboards
What are their weaknesses?: Construction is not exactly perfectly accurate.
What are their strengths?: Incredibly stable, super nice to carve on, great feeling allround.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Randal 150s. Randal Downhill. Independent trucks.
Would you recommend them?: Yes
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

buy this truck , Thursday, 28 June 2007

Written by josh c

Overall rating
4.9
Durability
5.0
Construction
4.0
Ride
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Stability
5.0
Agility
5.0
Ease Of Use
5.0
Ease of Maintenance
5.0
two thumbs up
Equipment Reviews
How long have you ridden them?: few weeks
What Setup are you running them on?: home made 6 footer and gummies
Typical Discepline?: crusing carving boming and dancing
How much did you pay for them?: $65 candian
Where did you buy them?: off a freind
What are their weaknesses?: you wont be able to stop riding on this truck
What are their strengths?: every thing crank em tight for stablity or lossen them up and make that board come around
What similar equipment have you ridden?: bears
Would you recommend them?: Yes
Was this review helpful to you? yes     no

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