Ricta Clouds 78a wheels and Rush Abec 7 bearings first impression by an old noob

[@toomworld]

Shout out to being old and getting back into it. I feel you 100

[@berniemackattack86]

34 here same and just got the ricta chrome clouds 78a shipped to me !

[@StephenStockman80]

42 and annoyed it’s wet out today and I can’t cruise haha!

[@aztecanomexica13]

I'm 32 and ppl be telling me I'm to old ... lowkey wanted to quit but u inspire me to keep pushing that board thank u

[@spiccolirocks3580]

Listen here! I'm stoked to here other older men are starting to skate again! I started again during covid to get some exercise and recapture something I loved as a kid! I turned 55 in March and am loving every minute of it! I skated parks and pools with a pool board as a teenager and the geometry of today's boards are quite different! I also built a longboard which is so smooth and a great cruiser! Keep skating! 🤙

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Yeah man!!! That’s what I’m talking about!!! 55 and rockin it!! I feel ya about the new decks. They feel so weird to me. Yesterday I picked up a new Powell Peralta Ripper reissue and I’m home!! It feels so much better!!! Transferred my trucks with the Clouds to it and oooooooh man!!! It’s perfect!!! Keep shredding/cruising and keep in touch!

[@edo-j1784]

Just started skating again and I am 47! How big are these Ricta's? I was looking into getting a 60mm or 63 (I think they come in 63) with a 78a hardness. It is Awesome us older guys are getting back into skating! I went out and even bought knee, elbow and wrist guards to protect myself....good thing I did, I had a hard SLAM yesterday.

[@spiccolirocks3580]

@@edo-j1784 It really depends on what kind of board you are going to put them on... I just put a set of 56mm 78a's on a 9×33" popsicle shaped street style board. If you had a park or pool board, probably 60mm wheels! It's all personal preference and truck height and width, risers or no risers so you don't fight with wheel bite and feel comfortable! It's cool that you started skating again! I'm thinking of looking into some protective gear myself! I'm mostly street skating but can't wait to get to a skate park! It's been years! Good luck my man! If you have any questions shoot me a message!

[@edo-j1784]

@@spiccolirocks3580 I put together two boards from the ground up. First, a Powell Peralta re issued Steve Caballero "Ban This" deck (9.265 X 32) with Mini Logo 8.75 trucks (biggest mini logo come in I believe) with some re issued G Bone wheels 64mm 97A with Bone Redz RACE bearings. 2nd one, a plain blue stained pop sickle board 8.50 in width, with Indy 149 Hollow 8Baller trucks, re issued Rat Bones wheels 85A and Original Powell Swiss bearings. Both setups are just getting broken in, but I love the Swiss bearings with the Rat Bone wheels. Super fast and worth the money. Just mainly cruising at good amounts of speed for now. I can still ollie, but not high. I want the stickiest wheel I can get that is on the wider side. Thinking of ordering the Ricta Clouds 60mm 78A or the Powell Peralta Clear Cruiser Skateboard Wheels Blue 60mm 80A. Wondering which ones would be best for hills and really gripping the pavement.

[@spiccolirocks3580]

@@edo-j1784 Hey Ed J, If you go with the Ricta's get them without the core. I bought them with the core and they respond more like a street wheel for ollies and tricks! Without the core they are a little more forgiving! And also the larger you go up the wider they get! I put together a 45" longboard with 70mm 78a kryptonics wheels and Atlas 9" trucks! Best street cruiser wheels ever imo, grippy as anything! But I just found out they stopped manufacturing them and the price went through the roof! It's out of control! $1200 for a set, get real! I I've heard Orangatang wheels are supposed to be super grippy! Lmk what you find or are looking for...I might be able to help! Keep Rockin' it!

[@brothergerman597]

46 yr old Dad here…getting back 🔛🛹 after 30 years !! Ricta CLOUDS 78A 👍🏼👍🏼 Following your channel from London 🇨🇦

[@crafty4722]

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[@shep6916]

44 in December and got back into skating a couple of years back. Had open heart surgery last December and back on a board again after 10 months off. Age is just a number. We're just big kids in old bodies. Thanks heaps bro for thrown this vid up. I recently bought jeff kendall atomic man reissue and 78a OJ wheels. I will be doing drop ins at the nursing home. Kick flipping my walking frame. There's a Jay Adams picture I seen where it says... You didn't quit skateboarding because you got old. You got old because you quit skateboarding. So true.

[@JP-jy7sk]

I’m 44, started skating again too. Mostly just cruising and enjoying carvy turns. I put the Ricta Clouds 78a, 60 mm, on my board and they’re dreamy.

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Yeah, man!!! They’re so rad! I just reserved a reissue Powel Peralta Ripper! So stoked to set it up with Clouds and cruuuuuuuuuise!!! Have fun and be safe my friend!!

[@vainkrain867]

Man I'm try to get a powell skateboard with ricta clouds 60mm setup as well but those boards are sold out and not everyone carries those wheels

[@mrblaze6982]

Im 37 and been on and off the board! Took more or less a 3 year break cause i got a kid! When i starting skating regularly again i got some ricta clouds with 88A and damn are they incredible! One of the best feelings when cruising around! But at a skatepark aswell! I like it a lot better! I feel the board just rolls better and smoother! Amazing feeling! Keep it up daddy-o! Shout out from germany! ✊🏻😋🤙🏻

[@kingdomkorn]

38 here, just learning for the first time! Already had an ankle sprain my 3rd week from trying to hit rough terrain with small wheels but I'm back with a message to older skaters; if it looks sketchy steer clear lol. Soft wheels and smooth non muddy ground is where it's at! Lol

[@spiccolirocks3580]

Btw, just checked out your channel and found out that you are a EVH Wolfie fan! How awesome! Anyone who loves Edward and collects Wolfies is a friend of mine! I own 3 wolfies and am working on a Frankie! The Frankie has been on hold for a while... I started it years ago but am now starting to finish it up! Well Rock On! My friend!

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

DUUUUUUUDE!! That’s awesome!! I wanna see it when ya get it finished!! I love the Wolfies!! Message me on fb messenger if ya want. (I don’t think you can send pics and stuff on here?) J.R. Humpty on FB

[@Havanacuba1985]

I gave up skating last year at 53 as I play guitar and injured my finger ,thought I broke it ,just a bad bruise but it still clicks but I’m so missing it even though I’m crap and can’t Ollie ,I’d just started to get the hang of rolling fake down a transition and pumping a bit , I started watching skate videos again a few days ago and now I’m feeling that yearning . I play crackle finish Jackson’s soloists and epiphone les Paul’s , so great to see older guys on here , plus I must admit it was great to see skating at the olympics and Sky brown getting a medal

[@PauloBerni699]

Thanks for the review! I’ve been looking for a 78A with a park wheel shape. I’ve been riding OJ mini/hot juice 78As on one of my long boards with bones red bearings and they are unbelievably smooth and fast. I recently returned to bowl riding but didn’t like the feel of the 96A OJs on my new board so I was looking hard at these Ricta Clouds. You decided the switch for me! I’m 58 BTW and began skateboarding when I was 11 through 22 years old, then job, marriage family took over., 12, years ago I got into longboards, but I was really missing the transition skating… *It’s not midlife crisis; it’s a new era of older men returning to skateboarding and just being more physically active in general. I’ve been doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since my thirties and stayed in it. Keep Moving like your doing!

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Awesome, man!!! I’ll have to check em out!!!

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Dude you’re officially a badass btw! I just finished customizing a deck last night. Gonna slap trucks and wheels on it and hit the pavement in a few! Keep up the awesomeness!!

[@ChrisMiller-uf7lj]

I’m 48! Love my Clouds 78A

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Love it!!! Are you cruising or are you out of control and doing tricks too?

[@crankbait09]

m a little older than you (47) but i'm in the same boat. haven't skated since I was in middle school. bought a board about a month ago. i initially started with Spitfire 99A/55mm wheels. They worked fine at the skate park. I wasn't dong anything crazy, just getting my legs back. After about 3 weeks on those wheels, I decided to try the OJ's, 87A/54mm wheels. Man, a softer wheel definitely makes a huge difference. I have the 78a clouds in my amazon cart as well. I have them there if i want to experiment with a softer wheel than i have now. For not, the OJ's are definitely an improvement over the hard wheel i had prior to. I won't ever do flips or anything crazy. I'm able to roll in on bowls/ramps, slowly working my way up to doing drop ins. (that's terrifying). But softer wheels are definitely better for us oldies :) i've been seeing a lot of 40+ year old skaters out there. If it's not a midlife crisis, i don;t know what it is. we're coming out of the wood work

[@christopherrobinson9690]

Hell yeah brother!! Me too just like you! Just got turned 45 recently !! Got the same wheels got the same mind set!! This must be a 100 monkey affect because I’m hearing 45 and skateboarding again more times than U can count! Keep it up! I am eager to watch your progress!!

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

That’s awesome!! Love that there’s more of us cool old guys out there!! So much has changed since I skated. Where’s my Santa Cruz Slasher?!? 😁 Let’s get out there and tear it up!! Have an amazing day!

[@toomworld]

Yep. And 46 here

[@berniemackattack86]

Just turned 34 getting back on the grind. Lol Although I was still using a board for transportation at times 6 -7 years ago or some

[@michaelmorales6226]

I love my ricta 78a clouds! picked up skating again for my cardio to get back in shape a bit after not skating for 8 years. My roads aren't the best and this wheels feel so smooth and are great for some cruising and flat ground tricks.

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

That’s awesome!!! Glad to hear you’re back at it and enjoying the Clouds! I agree, I’m feeling a bit better after getting back out and moving and grooving! I put some 101s back on one of my set ups…. YUCK!!! Almost ate it on the first pebble I hit. I’m good with cruising on Clouds!

[@Pepe-cm7vr]

They help you get into shape? Im trying to do the same with skateboarding

[@maxdslr]

Getting back into it at 30, here’s to not rolling our ankles! 😂 Cheers mate

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Ha ha! No doubt! Cheers!!!

[@programthis3805]

me too!!

[@berniemackattack86]

I was all shameful thinking how im gonna ask.. but damn its been a good 6- 7 years or so of consistent skating or even cruising I used to skate to the train stop daily in mid -late 2015 and this video is dead on bro for us older dude getting back at it.. I've been Cruising around venice with some hard spitfire wheels but the back roads on the way out are way too rugged I got some Ricta chrome clouds 78a shipped go me and can't wait to take them out to the beach soon

[@jeremymoorer1611]

46 getting back into skating here🤙🔥

[@RavenMoon1989z]

Same I'm 32 and I haven't skated in 10 years

[@eval7952]

Bones Rough riders atf work great for me, I’m 42.

[@RavenMoon1989z]

I'm 32 and I haven't skateboarded in 10 years and I just ordered a pair of these super excited cuz the wheels that I have right now are terrible every time I hit a rock I go flying LOL

[@johnjess4111]

Good video, I'm 46 and skating orbs 54s and reds bearings. I like them alot but later on I may try the clouds.

[@justdaddrums2704]

45 and just got back into it too! Great to see I'm not alone.

[@alejandroortega5499]

I'm 36. Used to skate back in elementary and early highschool. Just got a Landyatchz to cruise around and to do something with the kid. Have fun.

[@jimlastname]

Im 59 and loving the Kahuna boards...big and so smooth.

[@TheWorstTikToks]

Great video! I just started skating again, in my 30's.

[@darklight4815]

Yep same boat here bro...I dig the clouds ,just now giving the 92a clouds a try ,but I still love my softer cloids....OJ Plain Janes and the Bones filmers as well...all soft and fast and give an excellent skate experience, especially for us geezers....all of these are excellent at our concrete diy skatepark and are fine on wood too. Keep ripping 🤙💀🤘

[@tigerbalm666]

You NEVER outgrow skatboarding and shredding and just cruising, dude!

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

No way!!! Gotta keep on keeping on!!! Ride til ya can’t no more!! Have an amazing day!

[@danielmartinezhernandez5103]

I have the same wheels plus bronson bearings and it feels incredible

[@taterstoolboxskates]

I’m 43 and started skating again, definitely switching to softer wheels, thanks for posting the review🤙🏼😎

[@ernielovesbricks2240]

Cheers to you bro 44 here and looking to skate again!!!!

[@middleway5271]

That's awesome! I just started skating again too after 20 years...

[@marcrutzou716]

I got the skate bug too (I'm 30 haven't skated since junior high) had the urge to skate because of rad rat video and just got some ricta clouds 78's aswell and came across your video, i can totally relate to you man I originally wanted soft wheels because hard wheels would be too rough on my old legs glad to see the clouds served you well I can't wait to try them

[@jonbandey2468]

42 just brought myself a skateboard,same, good stuff mate🇭🇲👍

[@dmesa1100]

Hey tacos and guitar, like everyone else here (and you) I am in the same boat...haven’t skated since early twenties ..( and as you mentioned, I wasn’t that good in my day either...loved rolling around a few ollies, power slides and backside 180°s, but nothing too inspiring) and will be 45 this year. From bringing my kids to the local park that gas a pump track, and tons of separate flat areas for people using roller skates, skateboards and what ever else rolls I have gotten the bug after watching all of the mini cruiser boards rolling around. So I picked up a basic mini cruiser ( not a penny) and started rolling around...off the bat, I loved the smooth ride. Unfortunately after years of abuse on my knees I feel the cruiser setup (60mm with risers and a bit higher trucks) is just a bit too high off the ground which makes kicking off the ground a nit more of a chore ( for what I want to do) ... So I am also into checking out a basic street skate setup with smaller, yet softer wheels.

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

So awesome to hear you’re joining the revolution! I’m with ya, I don’t see how people rock the cruisers, they seem huge. A basic street rig with these bad boys is perfect! It’s not raining today so I’m stoked to get out at lunch and putz around! You could BS 180?! That’s probably my fave trick! I can’t do em, but I think they look so cool. Have an amazing day and keep me posted on how everything is going! Cheers!!

[@dmesa1100]

@@JsTacosandGuitars Hey man, thanks for your reply...for the BS 180... that was my go to move along with the same but ghost....on the flip side, I could never do a FS 180...Ha

[@dmesa1100]

@@JsTacosandGuitars i think what I ligh5 do is just put on a set of clouds 78a 56mm , a set of reds bearings, remove the risers and keep the cruiser deck and trucks and go with a lower to the ground cruiser board....like you, i am just rolling around in parking lot like settings so I don’t need the clearance.

[@petervanschaack8375]

55 and back at it. Softer wheels are a big plus for just rolling around. I’m riding OJ Super Mini Juices at 55mm and 78a. A bit heavy but not trying tricks they are a great wheel. Going to look into the clouds for another board setup

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Awwww yeah!!! That’s awesome, man!! I have some OJ minis coming this weekend! I’m putting em on a separate set up too! We’re going in reverse :) I’m glad you dig em! I’m looking forward to trying em out. I think you’ll dig the Clouds too!

[@weemankyle]

Getting back into it at 30, its been 11 years. Made it 6 skatepark trips before I finally rolled my ankle. I'll tell you what, the slams hit alot harder now that I'm not such a young buck anymore. I got a sweet Powell old school deck with some indys and risers, im rolling on some park wheels but I wanna grab these for cruising around town. I can tell just by the sound they make they're gonna stop all the loud vibrations I get on the sidewalks around here.

[@brandon34344]

Just ordered my board , starting at 30 with these wheels ! Thanks!

[@paddingtonsnare987]

The intro described me perfectly 😅 and Im about to buy a set of wheels just like these. Thanks!

[@mikechapman7720]

It definitely hurts more now then when I was a kid but I still love skating

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

No doubt!!! I’ve been really lucky so far. I did have a “OH SH!T” moment the other day but road out fine. Be safe and have fun!!!!

[@BayerPowerslide]

Im 34 and started to buy some stuff for my new board. I went with the 60mm 78A cuz im not planning to hit the ramps any more, just wanna enjoy a good smooth ride.

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Hey hey!!! That’s awesome! Did you get risers for the 60s? Have fun and stay safe!!! 🤘🏻

[@BayerPowerslide]

@@JsTacosandGuitars no, i still need to buy some stuff and will assemble the skateboard next week. Than will see if i need risers, but thanks for the heads up! I totally forget about them. Ride safe!

[@dennisd4452]

I'm 51 and I'm coming back with a 3 block deck with a 85A soft wheel. Going to roll on some Bronson Speed Ceramic. Still looking at trucks though.

[@ShakeDownStreet0714]

You should try OJ mini super juice 55mm 78a. I like Ricta Clouds too though.

[@knitterfreiyoutube]

1:27 "This video is for us. (the older guys)" haha, I LOVE IT!

[@T33wh7]

I’ve been looking for some soft wheels for cruising around and hitting some banks and gaps along the way there’s just huge cracks in the concrete I’m. Thinking between these spit sapphires or dragon wheels. I’m in the old guy crew.

[@marlaciminitravels]

Thanks for the review! I'm a fan of these wheels. Cheers to #latersk8ers!!

[@kromboom71]

Got myself pair of those clouds in 54, great! What sunglasses are you wearing mate, want those too!

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Ah man I think these shades are just some cheapies. They aren’t even polarized 😆 Any sunglasses I buy over $20 are guaranteed to get lost or broken 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JHillNC]

Your reviews are gold. I happened to find you by chance. I'm 47 and have been itching to set up a new board. I'm a bigger dude, always have been, so I like tighter trucks. Do you have any specific bushing recommendations?

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Awww cheers!! That’s awesome! I personally haven’t swapped out my bushings yet. I have my trucks tightened down pretty well. I do have my eye on these Bones bushings. They seem like what we need. 96a durometer, that’s freakin stiff!! Get that board set up and get out there!!! Have fun and be safe!! Bones Wheels Hardcore Bushings www.amazon.com/dp/B003PC309I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Z31FW55J2F75B5Q8SZPB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@stephanhapon]

Hey were on the same page! 35 n back at it this week

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Right on!!!! Have a blast and stay safe!!! We had a ton of rain last week and life’s been a little hectic… I’m skating tomorrow and all will be right with the world once again!! Stay safe and have fun!!! 🤘🏻

[@wethepeople7718]

at 52 i do the same thing.....same wheels.....they cruise over everything

[@jamest4016]

Mini logo trucks are actually great but they’re very low so using a 1/4” riser makes them about the same height as a standard Indy. Just in case you get some wheelbite you’ll know why.

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Awesome, man! Thank you!!! Seems like we always had risers back in the day. I’m gonna pick some up! Cheers!

[@jamest4016]

@@JsTacosandGuitars no problem! I’ve got some Clouds too, great wheels. Check out Ben Degros’ channel- he has loads of vids about trucks, wheelbases etc- just have to search through his older vids.

[@QWAS444]

Gonna buy 78a wheels since my park is 3 miles away

[@danielarrington6387]

what size are the mini logos

[@xth3if_ofsoulsx109]

Hey man I was wondering if you can review some orb pug cruiser wheels if you can that would be great but Ayy man great vids and you just sold me these wheels lol

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Thank you so very much for the kind words! I’ll see if I can round up some of those wheels. I have a deck needing some new shoes 😉

[@xth3if_ofsoulsx109]

@@JsTacosandGuitars I appreciate man thank you and yea of course keep it up:)

[@ho2673]

Bought then for my kid he loves them

[@Klarisszaivncsk]

Can you do simple tricks like ollie with these wheels??

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Absolutely!! After making this video I need to add to it somehow and explain that you can do ANY with these wheels. For me they’re perfect for cruising, but the guys that want to do tricks can do em just as easy as they would normally. I realize I spun this in a way that makes it sound like you can’t and that’s my bad. I hope this helps! Thank you for checking out the vid! Have an amazing day! If you’re have trouble finding the wheels locally, they have em on Zumiez website

[@Klarisszaivncsk]

@@JsTacosandGuitars thank you! Can i ask What size is yours?

[@pigmentpeddler5811]

heard so much good stuff about those wheels, where i live its all steep hills and rough as fuck concrete, should deffo get a set

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Absolutely!!! They’re gonna be fast on those hills, but should definitely make the rough concrete better to ride on! If ya grab a set, let me know what ya think!! Have an amazing day!

[@pigmentpeddler5811]

@@JsTacosandGuitars hey man you have a great day too, if i pick some up when i get paid i'll try to remember to come back and let you know what i think hahaha! take it easy

[@notyouraverage1saiah660]

Are they bumpy on asphalt roads and do they feel good on feet?

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Our streets in our neighborhood are asphalt, riding is so much better now. My kids have em on their set ups now too because of that. I can’t believe how much the Ricta wheels change the experience for the better! I think they feel way better on the feet too, they eliminated a huge amount of the vibration. I feel more comfortable and more in control

[@darkwriter_xx94]

I’m in jersey where they put gravel in sidewalks for some reason. These ride over them smoothly.

[@notyouraverage1saiah660]

@@darkwriter_xx94 dope

[@berniemackattack86]

@@darkwriter_xx94 that sounds awful..

[@garettsuperloser804]

Very coolio!

[@overrev982]

What music did you use for this video?

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

I’m honestly not sure. It was a cool chill vibe tune available in the app I use to edit vids

[@overrev982]

@@JsTacosandGuitars Ahh makes sense, thanks anyways and cool vid!

[@taydagoat2976]

If you want them to be even better get some slimeball og wheels 60mm 78a's they are super smooth on rough ground and they are really fast just make sure your padded up and have risers so you don't catch wheel bite

[@faiz7180]

Is it good for rough asphalt? I'm really interested in this one.

[@PapaJmusic]

They’re gonna be WAY better than regular wheels. Definitely worth a try!

[@faiz7180]

@@PapaJmusic Okay you convinced me. I just ordered one set. Can't wait to try it! :D

[@joshualehmann5029]

Noice!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Thank you, sir! Your old man is silly 😁

[@franck-df3if]

are those 60mm?

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

Hey there!! These are 54mm I’d love to try some bigger wheels sometime for sure!!!

[@eamonn0185]

What size are those?

[@JsTacosandGuitars]

These are 54mm 78a

[@konan8353]

Rictas are great, but if you're only cruising you need to buy a longboard. There just isn't any point in using a normal skateboard deck and trucks. You can use wheels that are far bigger (65-85mm), wider, shaper lipped for more grip, RKP trucks and much bigger wheelbases for stability. Either a cruiser longboard (a drop through), or a cruiser deck if you want something more nimble and far closer to a skateboard

[@Pepe-cm7vr]

I decided to get these wheels for crusing in my board i might invest in a long board when i have more money tho