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Tunnel Rocks 78a, Thursday, 05 July 2007


Overall rating		4.1
Durability		4.0
Construction		4.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		5.0
Agility		5.0
Slide		2.0
Longevity		4.0
Compliant		4.0

Definitely my favourite wheels. I think they're great! Buy a pair and get into the 'old school' spirit. I'd love to try the harder sets too, just to see what all the fuss is about!

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: One month
What Setup are you running them on?: A homemade runabout (similar to Landyachtz Dingy) with Tracker 85mm Halftracks and Pleasuretools Sealed Abec 7 bearings.
Typical Discepline?: Commuting, Slalom
How much did you pay for them?: US$32
Where did you buy them?: www.thelongboardstore.com
What are their weaknesses?: Not many that I have found so far.
What are their strengths?: These wheels rock. I love them. They look super styley, are super grippy and all my mates wish they had them. I live in NZ so imported them myself, so I'm pretty sure no one else nearby has a set. The size and shape fits the Tracker trucks perfectly and gives my board a real 'old school' look.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Abec 11 Gumballs 78a.
Would you recommend them?: Yes

Strikers

Abec11 Strikers 81a, Thursday, 05 July 2007


Overall rating		4.3
Durability		5.0
Construction		4.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		4.0
Agility		3.0
Slide		4.0
Longevity		5.0
Compliant		4.0

It seems to me that the guys at Abec11 are flipping awesome producers of wheels. Everything of theirs' I've ridden has been great!

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: Three months.
What Setup are you running them on?: Landyacthz Urban Assualt and Randal Downhill trucks.
Typical Discepline?: Cruising, downhill
How much did you pay for them?: Can't Remember
Where did you buy them?: www.trademe.co.nz
What are their weaknesses?: Not many, A little thin - but that is just my preference. I prefer fat wheels. It suits my body shape.
What are their strengths?: Great sliders. I love them.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Abec11 Gumballs 78a, Retro Zig Zags Red.
Would you recommend them?: Yes

Gumballs

Abec11 Gumballs 78a, Thursday, 05 July 2007


Overall rating		4.5
Durability		5.0
Construction		5.0
Ride		5.0
Appearance		4.0
Agility		5.0
Slide		3.0
Longevity		5.0
Compliant		4.0

These are great wheels. Very versatile and provide a comfy ride over rough surfaces. They're great!

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: Four months.
What Setup are you running them on?: Landyachtz Evo, Randal 180s and Pleasuretools Sealed Abec 7 Bearings.
Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Commuting, Towing behind car.
How much did you pay for them?: Bundled off eBay with Randals and cheap bearings for US$70
Where did you buy them?: TGMskateboards
What are their weaknesses?: Haven't really found any, although the 78a model is super grippy and if I was into my sliding I would definitely buy a harder model (probably 84a).
What are their strengths?: Great construction, super grippy, very quick on the downhill. All round awesome large wheel.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Sector 9 70mm 75a Nineballs. Tunnel Rocks 78a.
Would you recommend them?: Yes

Pleasure Tools

Pleasuretools Sealed Abec 7 Bearings, Thursday, 05 July 2007


Overall rating		4.4
Durability		4.0
Construction		4.0
Ride		5.0
Ease Of Use		4.0
Ease of Maintenance		5.0

Super cheap, super quick, super low maintenance due to seals. Would definitely recommend these bearings to anyone with numerous boards or who is just looking to save a few dollars here and there. Try them out for yourself anyway.

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: Two months
What Setup are you running them on?: Landyachtz Evo with Randal 180s and Abec11 Gumballs 78a.
Typical Discepline?: Downhill, Commuting, Towing behind the car
How much did you pay for them?: US$12
Where did you buy them?: www.thelongboardstore.com
What are their weaknesses?: Sealed bearings seem to run a little slower intitally, however after a bit of use I guess they are 'worn in' and run like a dream.
What are their strengths?: Sealed, so protected from water and dust. Great for when I'm going to uni or cruising round town on a wet/rainy day because I don't need to service them when I get home like I do my unsealed bearings. Very quick also.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: FKD Gold Abec 7 bearings.
Would you recommend them?: Yes

Abec 7

FKD Gold, Abec 7, Thursday, 05 July 2007


Overall rating		4.0
Durability		4.0
Construction		4.0
Ride		5.0
Ease Of Use		4.0
Ease of Maintenance		3.0

All in all, these are a great set of cheap high velocity bearings. The only possible downside is that they're not sealed, which would be useful as I use this board for commuting a fair bit. However, for all other disciplines these would make a great accessory to any setup.

Equipment Reviews

How long have you ridden them?: Five months
What Setup are you running them on?: Custom made pintail with Randal 150s and Sector 9 70mm 75a Nineballs.
Typical Discepline?: Commuting, Carving, Downhill
How much did you pay for them?: NZ$40
Where did you buy them?: www.bestboards.co.nz
What are their weaknesses?: No seals so after riding through water/on rainy days they often require a full clean (saying this, cleaning the bearings is relatively straightforward).
What are their strengths?: Incredibly fast for a cheap set of bearings. I'm running my Evo on Pleasuretools Sealed Abec 7 bearings and my FKDs consistently outrun it and any of my friend's boards.
What similar equipment have you ridden?: Pleasuretools Sealed Abec 7 bearings.
Would you recommend them?: Yes

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