Powell-Peralta Snakes Review

Today's video is a product review of the Powell-Peralta Snakes, one of the best wheels for learning to slide. Catch the in-depth write-up here: downhill254.com/powell-peralt...
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Another one. My creative juices weren't flowing as much with this review. Admittedly, I've been re-reading One Piece and my mind has been super distracted. But I think I did an ok job nonetheless. Hope this one is enjoyable!
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Watch out for Powell Hype
0:57 - Summary/Specifications
2:18 - How is the speed?
2:34 - How do they slide?
3:00 - Stoneground
3:13 - How do they grip/release?
3:40 - Very forgiving
4:02 - Confidence inspiring
4:16 - Are they cheat wheels?
5:23 - Is the slide consistent?
5:28 - How do they feel on rough roads?
5:58 - What is chunking?
6:19 - Does chunking affect performance?
6:55 - Powell and chunked wheels
7:04 - Riding footage
7:14 - Are chunks worth it?
7:37 - Fix chunks this way
7:48 - Slow down power?
7:58 - Are they durable?
8:09 - Do Powell Snakes flatspot easy?
8:28 - Are they worth the money?
8:45 - Are Powell Snakes good for cruising?
9:10 - Check out the write-up
9:27 - What I didn't like
11:11 - I didn't test this
11:28 - Conclusion, Patron thanks

[@downhill254skate]

Buy the Powell Snakes here - amzn.to/3kzoNLN (it's an affiliate link. Helps me make some cash! Cheers)

[@idmhead0160]

Have you tried the black ones? I just got some and found them to not slide well at all. I found them to be very sticky. They are great at rolling over anything, but, slide-wise they aren't what I was hoping for. Maybe the white ones are less grippy? You're experience is nothing like what I observed. I tested them at around 40 F. Maybe they would be better in warmer weather. How fast are you rolling when doing your slides?

[@crickbed86]

every time i wanna check something out you have a sick review for it. great job man!

[@waltersensei9122]

These things are amazing. It's like they can read your mind, when you wanna slide, they'll slide, when you wanna grip back up, they'll grip back up nice and smooth (of course they're still freeride wheels so they won't grip forever). I did start skating some other wheels again and started to notice where my form was off, I started to notice where I could get away with some things on snakes but not on other wheels. It kinda makes you lazy if you start to skate them exclusively, and you stop doing some things you would have to on other wheels. Never had chunking but I'm sure they will on certain roads. Sick wheels, even more sick review 👍

[@downhill254skate]

haha yeah, they can kinda read your mind, very forgiving. Thanks for watching the review but also stoked out experiences line up

[@Kufunninapuh]

I don't know what happened with longboard prices and when but ten years ago when I was really into the scene shells used to be the cheapest main component of your board. Now the cuei a1 (and loads others) costs 2-3 times as much as high quality cast truck. And weirdly some of the products I loved back then are still available (some times updated) and cost about the same. I love the cult chronicle and creator to death. I would describe them pretty much the same way you describe this wheel but they cost about half as much which is wild.

[@SuperBlue9999]

The hype is real, got my first stand up 180 toeside and heelside thanks to those wheels, and if you want to know, they work well in the cold yes! From Montreal Canada Thanks for your review

[@downhill254skate]

Facts man, they're some of the best wheels for a forgiving learning experience

[@rck1d526]

The only downside is the color its pink! 🌈

[@franciscohompler2773]

I think green Krimes are the best slide wheel in existence. Snakes are buttery but icy at the same time. Green Krimes have more slide resistence/braking power than snakes so they have a much more defined grip to slip point which is really weak in snakes (or purple Krimes=wider snakes). If you want to learn or want the longest slide possible use snakes, if you want the most feedback and a better slide feel use green Krimes (even if cut/used in snake shape) To transition from a slide wheel to a grip wheel I would recommend to get some Alphas and bevel the edges with some sanding paper. You will find out that the slide feel is just slightly different. Buttery but more resistence a close to green krimes

[@tobitoaster8695]

Awesome! Thanks for this informative review :)

[@BayAreaLongboarder]

Hell yeah - love these reviews bud!

[@downhill254skate]

Glad to hear it

[@sunnybhai1904]

Oh snap, I read your blog! Didn’t know you make videos. Subscribed!!

[@downhill254skate]

Thanks for subbing! I'm trying to do both haha

[@Thetruthprevails1]

Great video. Just got my snakes ( 66mm ) the other day and I'm looking forward to trying them. I'm in Scotland ( cold and often wet ) a couple of the guys that I'm learning to downhill slide with run them and recommended them. They work well in the cold and wet I'm told.

[@downhill254skate]

Give em a go at your next skate session, hope my review would be very accurate of what they're like for you. Very different weather, Scotland and Kenya

[@cmorsley]

I’ve used my snakes heaps in the wet. Of course you slide further but it’s really good practice to keep your weight centred above the board and eliminate some bad habits. I totally trust the snakes to do exactly what is expected.

[@DanielKwan]

Never tried them because they’re never in stock here 😆

[@downhill254skate]

Probably gonan have to cop a set from SkateOne ... or Amazon. Some shops in SG likely have some. A group buy would probably make it cheaper. They really are worth trying

[@franciscohompler2773]

Good review as always! Yes, purple Krimes have a better hookup with that square lip and you sometimes feel that hey are bigger and they can feel a bit more buttery sometimes About chunking. I would always mention that it happens with high rebound + softer duro. I avoid chunking by riding harder high rebound wheels. Almost same slide feel but they life waaaaaaaaayy longer than the softer versions of the wheel. For example I want an expensive 80,5mm alpha wheel to life long so I choose the hardest one

[@franciscohompler2773]

Also peralta thane is grippy and more chunky in the cold. I just never ride peraltas under 10°s

[@downhill254skate]

Definitely need to try the Purple Krimes, definitely at some point. In your other comment you said green Krimes are the best, but uhh, my experience differs. They chattered a bunch for me but still slid ok. Need to skate them more for my review but I found them to be quite grippy. But they're a true wheel for mixing hands down and hands up stuff

[@pyrotoxin81]

great content man anyways, am a beginner learning downhill. currently using G-Slides. slides good even though slow riding. i was thinking of switching to snakes. do you think it can slide, even on a slow pace like me? believe me, i'm real slow (afraid of speed)

[@drewphifer4684]

How would you compare the different durometers available? 75A vs 80A vs 82A. Also I weigh around 200lbs if that makes a difference

[@Bluegooman8]

i like the background music and the edit g

[@downhill254skate]

Thanks brother

[@carloshatzlhoffer7038]

What you think about the 75a snakes?

[@idmhead0160]

Anyone try the 66mm black ones? Slide-wise, they suck IMHO. I'm more of a skateboarder and have them on a JM Duran board with a 27" wheelbase. I've only tried them in cold weather around 40 F. No idea if cold weather is an issue. On flat at slow speeds, you can really only slide them if you put your full body weight into it. Or, if you do a 180 slide, put, some of your weight on the front truck. I definitely don't see them being "icy" and sliding all over the place. How fast do you have to go for these things to slide easily? Not at all what I hoped for, or, what I'm looking for. Probably, I should have got the white ones to be safe. I think the darker colored ones like, black, may be softer or less slidey. They are pricey wheels. So, I won't be purchasing another set to find out.

[@gns257]

Would you recommend the snakes or EZ hawgs for a beginner?

[@sk8bor3d]

I skated my first set of snakes down to 57mm and I’m now on fresh 66mm and hardly feel a difference in the kickout and hookup. They feel consistent imo

[@downhill254skate]

Hmmm, guess I should really wear my down then huh?

[@sk8bor3d]

@@downhill254skate it will take a while unless you skate every day on them

[@herrlogi]

F yeah my fav fun sliders!

[@sikguystg]

When you refer to how these wheels let you develop bad habits from being too forgiving, do you have an alternative recommendation to them for someone whos willing to learn on a wheel that may be harder at first?

[@downhill254skate]

hmmmm, very tough to recommend. But the Remember Optimos would be a good choice

[@NikephorosPhokas]

I got a used longboard -- a Loaded Kanthaka with Orangatan Fat Free wheels. They are 65 mm, with a 37 mm contact patch and 86a hardness. I wanted to get the Comet Cruiser you recommended to learn to slide, but their wait time is currently too excessive(though I see it is down to 6 months from 10 months when I first checked... ). I think I will order the Comet sometime in Winter though and by the time it is warm in NJ(USA) hopefully it will have arrived. What do you or others think of the Fat Free wheels I currently have to learn to slide on?

[@downhill254skate]

you should be good to learn on the fat frees :)

[@fuckmyego]

been sitting on a pair of these for 6 months, riding remember peewees until i core them. Really curious to see if they feel any different.

[@downhill254skate]

You're gonna love em, very diffferent feel probably

[@Zonks666]

I switched from G-slides to formula 4's because I wanted to make my slide board a park deck also but now I slide too easily and have to relearn slides just because I slip out too easily now.

[@downhill254skate]

lol yeah, that does happen, I skated for so long in the rain once that skating in the dry was so awful

[@cmorsley]

Always great info. Best wheels no doubt. But I don’t think they are centre set - it would be nice if they were so you could flip them…I think I saw quick shot of your board with a flipped Snake. Did you feel a difference?

[@kiwi129]

They are center set for sure. I've got them on my freeride board right now flipped.

[@cmorsley]

@@kiwi129 yep your right I just measured mine…I don’t know where I got the idea they were slightly off centre…

[@downhill254skate]

Yeah def centerset! But most slide wheels aren't, Snakes are a little unique tbh

[@cmorsley]

@@downhill254skate ha ha fuck I’ve been riding snakes for so long and must have got the ‘slightly off centre’ thought stuck in my head - thanks to you and the kiwi I’ve been illuminated!

[@alexmc69]

What's the benefit of 66mm over 69mm for freeriding?

[@downhill254skate]

66mm accelerates and slides slightly easier

[@asher2865]

What's the best wheels for a cruiser in your opinion bro? I'm considering these but TBH I'm not quite sure... I currently have some 75*65 mm Big Slicks, they're like bulldozers running through everything, but they're too heavy to be "portable" and that's what I'm looking for in my cruiser.

[@downhill254skate]

Very few lightweight options for wheels at that size, I think a wheel like the 69mm Snake is lightweight enough but still performs well enough that I can't complain.

[@asher2865]

@@downhill254skate doesn't have to be that size exactly, I'm just looking for great wheels for cruising/hoping on and off curbs. Any recommendations would be welcome, mate.

[@downhill254skate]

@@asher2865 Supreme Hawgs are a good choice

[@idmhead0160]

I wouldn't get these for a cruiser. They main advantage I see is that they will roll over anything. I have the black ones, and thought they sucked for slides. Extremely grippy. Grippier than any other skateboard wheel I've ridden. Probably, even grippier than Mini Logo 80A AWOLs which are a wheel that aren't promoted as being able to slide at all. Personally, I like the 60mm 93A Rat Bones Dragons for old school decks. Those actually slide. Unlike the Snakes. Slide must mean something else to longboarders due to riding faster. At low speeds, the Snakes barely slide at all. I'm going to try 59mm G-Slides next. If those don't work, I'll be using Rat Bones.

[@brianjames3753]

It's been 6 months since you put out this video, do yo still believe that these wheels are the best slide wheels for beginners???

[@downhill254skate]

yup

[@onanygivenseattle110]

Price of a snake going up.

[@chaoticdestruction87]

Snakes are great and I love them but like the other comment the snakes are a fight to get

[@downhill254skate]

yup. You kinda have to be on your toes when they drop, but some skate shops do have them in stock. Where are you based? Might find a shop that has themf or you

[@chaoticdestruction87]

@@downhill254skate I live in Brooklyn New York so the best bet is Uncle Funkys or online. Regardless I'd rather have a wheel I know won't be out of stock for months at a time.

[@davidprice7814]

I'm guilty of buying more than 1 set. I have 5 decks with Snakes on them and 4 sets waiting. My bad guys.

[@downhill254skate]

it's all good, got get em when you can

[@NikephorosPhokas]

This should have been a 4 min video. He repeats the same taking points at least 4 times…

[@downhill254skate]

yup