How To Use A Skateboard Bearing Press?

[@NigentekiDuo]

Just got my bearing press in the mail. Even though it's a Powerdyne, fortunately the welds look fine on mine. Didn't come with instructions, so I turned to KZbin and thankfully you were here. Thanks!

[@LearnToSkateboard]

I agree with you 100% - even though they make installation easier than using your trucks, no one "needs" a professional bearing press. Nevertheless, for people who have never seen one and may be curious about their operation, I was happy to make this video to explain how they function.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Thanks! Glad you like it. Yes, that is very true that you can use your trucks to install and remove bearings. There are tons of videos online which show folks how to do that. I've done it that way for years. But, trust me, having the "right tool for the job" makes it so much easier!

[@LearnToSkateboard]

I've never ridden the 62mm 95a Rainskates, but I have 3 other sets of Rainskates and I really dig them all. 98a Rainskates are a nice durometer - hard enough to be fast and soft enough to be grippy. Nice wheel. As for risers, I tend to use 1/2" all the time. Doesn't matter if the wheels is 60mm or 65mm, I still use 1/2" risers.

[@montecarlomayne]

I actually appreciate the video. Good upload. I saw the FKD and Independent for like 50 bucks on a site and I looked them up because i was curious about how they worked.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@VanZevenbergen - That depends upon the wheel. Not all wheels are as accurately spaced as others. So, sometimes, you get a little more play or a little more tightness. typically though, there is a little play in the spacer.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@HockeyComedyTV - I haven't tried one that size. According to the Daddies Board shop website, it can only do 65mm and smaller. In the video, I'm using a 65mm wheel and there does seem to be a bit of room. So, perhaps a 70mm would work. But I don't think you can go bigger than 70mm. Then again, if you feel bold, you could always Dremel away some of the sideplates and get a larger wheel to fit.

[@dynoxg]

I just bought the PowerDyne and the weld goes the whole way around and is very strong. So if anyone is hesitating about the weld, don't worry.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@shalamar07 - Thanks! I'm glad it helped. As for the steel spacers, they are VERY hard to find. I used Khiro spacers from Daddie's Board Shop. But, last time I looked, they didn't have them in stock. Khiro also makes alloy spacers - so be careful you "read the fine print" and make sure you don't get the wrong ones. But, yeah, just look around online. They can be hard to track down.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@4lifedeathwish - Yes. If you are a brand new skater or you only own one deck, a bearing press isn't worth it. But if you are changing a lot of bearings or own a ton of boards, a press is a great investment.

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@temboy094 - No, it's not difficult to push the bar down. It's really easy to push the bar down. If it's difficult to push, then it's likely because something isn't aligned correctly and the bearing is crooked. When everything is lined up properly, it's incredibly easy to use.

[@shalamar07]

Thank You very much for this. My bearing press came in yesterday and I took it out of the box just a few minutes ago. I got the Powe*Dyne press. I'm using it for roller skate wheels. I had no idea how to use this. I thought I could find it on KZbin and sure nuff I did. Thanks again. P.S. Where can You purchase Stainless steel bearing spacers? I bought Ceramic Bones Swiss Bearings and they did not come with any. They are the most expensive bearings I have seen. So pleae let me know

[@LearnToSkateboard]

@zerothehero94 - Typically $50 or so. That's why I say if you're not really into skating, they aren't worth the cost. But if you are a really dedicated skater with a big quiver and you go through a lot of bearings, a bearing press is awesome to have.

[@maddoido]

Thx for the great lineup of videos... What do you think of those wheel as far as size being 65mm?(how much riser your running with those?) I'm running rainskates 62mm 95a...and I'm thinking about going with the 65mm 98a next... Your thoughts on this wheel and durometer would be much appreciated. Thx Cheers

[@VanZevenbergen]

are the spacers supposed to be all loose like that? i could see it sliding around at 3:27

[@DaparicioV]

can they work with aluminum core?

[@FusionzGirlKinetic]

WOW the wheels 98A, man i need those wheels

[@LearnToSkateboard]

Ha, ha! Nope. The Parkinsons hasn't set in yet. I look "shaky" because I was actually moving very slowly and the footage was sped-up. It's an easier technique to synchronize voiceover when you move slow and vary the video playback speed to match the audio. See? Not only do you get skateboarding tips, but video production tips too!

[@montecarlomayne]

But that takes forever and it's a pain in the ass. Esp with harder wheels. But there's really no need for a bearing press unless you have a skate shop or go through bearings like paper towels.

[@Raw420Films]

great vid, but you can simply use you trucks as a bearing press too...

[@LearnToSkateboard]

They are Rainskates.

[@4lifedeathwish]

cant skateboard trucks be a bearing press instead of buying this for 50 bucks