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There are several options to consider when choosing longboard or skateboard trucks. Tactics and Sector 9 downhill team rider Ross Druckrey demonstrates the differences between standard king pin and reverse king pin, and explains how the axle width, bushing seat, baseplate angles, and bushing setups affect the way your longboard setup will perform. With these tips, you’ll be able to determine the right truck configurations for downhill bombing and pre-drifting, freeride stand up sliding, or just pushing around town.
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[@SelfAwareWolfe]

As a complete noob to longboarding, I found this super helpful. Thanks for the video!

[@krissgulbis8627]

Good question

[@scottmichael3745]

Like wise!

[@younghex9577]

Yeah same here

[@uncomn]

this dude knows his stuff 👍

[@tommorgan6665]

Finalluy a conclusive answer. Sometimes you get a "this is best, that is best" scenario where as this is giving you the information so you can create the answer for yourself. Thanks man!

[@DoopaVII]

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[@baaarlats_]

100th like for ya m8

[@aidangutierrez5736]

gullwing sidewinders are so dope for carving

[@decaygrim8943]

Wow dude this video was super helpful. Thank you your the man

[@moif]

Thanks for the vid. I really like the demo videos you throw in to some of your stuff. You also speak very well - keep the vids coming!

[@rubensammich5848]

your vids are the most helpful I've seen in a minute thanks for the knowledge man !

[@josiahdsmith]

Your videos are so helpful! I just got into longboarding and I already am catching on and learning how to ride quick! Nice job and thanks!

[@esaumachuca]

Bro! Props! Your understanding is amazing! Thank you for explaining to us what we desire! You are very knowledgeable and present ideas that open our mind about skate boards. ❤🙏

[@AllUnDon]

Thanks Ross, Great summary of longboard truck's characteristics. Much appreciated!

[@younghex9577]

This was informative thank you. I have a board with double decker gull wing trucks and I was looking for a video that describes them well. And this video was simple straight to the point and had the exact information I was looking for. Thank you

[@MichaelAP8p]

This guy is extraordinarily articulate and informative. Thank you.

[@DoopaVII]

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[@MrManlyBeardyMan]

I really thought there was more to it. I'm glad I know this already. Thanks!

[@spencerbezerra4572]

Great video! As someone trying to get into long boarding this was extremely helpful and easy to understand.

[@MrThomaskirchner]

This was a really great video. Thank you very much for explaining some of the different trucks and some basic customization. Like to know little bit more about bushing durometers but thank you!

[@christiandelarosa7962]

Thanks bro 👊👍👌 I'm just a ridder trying the 50° for the first time I had them backwards gracias

[@randalrbacon4315]

dude this really helped me out. Thx so much! I was very confused what kind of trucks I wanted until I saw this video.

[@TrentNatyniak]

This video was really helpful! I have a Landyachtz Switch fox too except it's a dropdown.

[@tommyyanovich]

Thanks for making. Learned a lot. Lot of good info!

[@alanwright782]

Finally someone with hood knowledge and video skills. A+ man, good work!

[@FLGurl]

I'm seriously stoked to learn all this. I have to sell about 80 boards, so this is very helpful.

[@dimitarganev6953]

such a good explanation! Thank you!

[@leighannwhite106]

Great video, I'm new to the skate world and this video was super helpful in understanding different trucks for different purposes. Thanks! Keep up the good work, I'm sure I'll be back for more.

[@jaydpee7]

Great articulate video. Thanks very much. It was very helpful.

[@4rnorthwest]

Excellent no nonsense unbiased info, THIS is a great video. Well did! Well....didid.😑👍🏽

[@ven_one]

Very informative, thank you for your time and effort.

[@raymondguarin575]

thanks for the Information about Different Types Of Trucks...Now I know what to do with my ... Gullwing Reverse Truck Co. For my Longboard...Jacko Pro 2017...I Flipped The Back Truck For my Stable my Downhill and Freeride...

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

That's was such a detailed explanation. Thanks and God bless ☺️🙏🏼❤️

[@vigoloverx]

Awesome guide, thank you!

[@danielmizrahi832]

Well explained! Good Job!

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[@jeremyslater7369]

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[@nickdriessen6159]

Got Bear Gen 6 trucks. They are freaking amazing! They seriously improved their product!

[@sunnymas2656]

Very good description - thank you for this video. greetings from sw-germany (male, 53, longboard + skateboard)

[@AlistairNels]

***** Shot bro! really comprehensive! legend!

[@Fit_Philosopher]

This was super helpful and clear

[@jessaie-detre-chretien]

Best explanation on the subject thanks 👍

[@conjonboi4506]

so much info thanks for the help!!

[@BEEBEE159]

Very good video: very helpful. Thank you.

[@jbassaletti8993]

thanks for this! just what i needed.

[@victorkhong6103]

The most useful truck explanation on KZbin.

[@andrewbrown2802]

that was a great video learnd so much thanks

[@bobate6030]

Wish i had learned about this prior to buying a full longboard. This explains my many bloopers when riding

[@kill-em-deadairgunner]

I have a Electric skateboard..The WOWGO 2s...The trucks that came with it are very stiff...i since put Paris V2 on it and the ride is night & day difference....thanks to video i got a good understanding of what to look for...

[@tallevymerukful]

Very enlightening, thanks!

[@JonathanVaucher]

Awesome ! Very informative vid. Thanks !

[@staystellar]

Thank you for your help! 🛹☺️

[@jonienglish3231]

very good explanation of trucks

[@MichaelMcCarronVO]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@toonvanhavermaet8731]

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[@M-A-R-K]

Great video very helpful even six years later!!

[@13martin182]

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[@xts_eddy9527]

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great video!!

[@ThrasherDge]

Amazing presentation skills, lol Great job!

[@austinlewis8477]

The 35in LandYachtz Switch Fox behind you was my favorite/most expensive board. I put thousands of miles on it - I got jumped and it was stolen… Best board I have ever ridden.

[@albert4458]

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[@nickmorales8583]

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[@nightsound4625]

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[@observant7446]

Answered my question 👌

[@Felimar85]

Great video! Your explanations are quite useful and complete. I'm setting up my first surfskate, trying to make the best cost x benefit possible. I'm working on a longboard 'carvy and grippy' enough to bring that surf feeling into the streets. Anyway, Im not a longboard expert but my research and your videos are directing me to this possible Set up: Deck: Similar to the Sector 9 Striker, 32 to 38 inches Trucks: Similar to the Gulling Side winder or Carver C7 or CX. Bushings: softs like cone style Wheels: 70 to 75 mm tall, 70 to 80A soft, 50 to 70mm contact, centerset maybe offset with shine skin and sharp lip Am i forgetting anything? can you suggest any decent fair price set up or brand?! Thank you and good job to you all!!

[@youtubeperson9773]

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[@tremolony4924]

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[@thiccpencil9191]

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[@andrewcollamore837]

I could understand that the gull wing sidewinder 2's are less stable because the double king pin but I have yet to get speed wobble with them and in Wisconsin we have quit a bit of fast hills there's one by my house that me and my friend have clocked in over 37mph

[@jakewalker6355]

my question is that I'm new to longboarding and i was wondering which one i should use for riding around the sidewalks with my friends and just cruising around

[@daisycup2002]

This was such a great tutorial on choosing trucks and bushings especially for a noob like me, thank you! So, I just started longboarding about 3 months ago. I'm pretty much a mellow rider looking to cruise, mellow freeride and low style carving. I'm set up on an 2015 Arbor Rally board. I have the stock setup for the trucks which is Caliber 50 9.0" trucks and bushings are ultra-high rebound 89a Blood Orange barrel & cone combo. I have swapped out the wheels to the Sucrose Initiative Bogarts (61mm / CP 36mm / OS 2.5mm / 82a) which for me are so much better than the Sucrose Mosh wheels and I've also swapped the bearings to Bones Redz. (Stock bearings were Abec 5's). I've really been able to pick up speed and get some decent carving and freeriding, but I feel really limited on maneuverability still. (here's a link to the board with the description of the stock setup: arborcollective.com/skateboards/products/rally/) I am a pretty small chick (5 ft tall and weigh about 115) so I'm wondering if a different truck or bushing setup might help me get some better response on the board? In reality, it could just totally be me and my technique. After watching the video though, I thought about flipping the hanger around and just sort of seeing how that responds with my stature and such. But do you have any other suggestions? Thanks!

[@daisycup2002]

Laura Sheldon I just took the board out on an initial test with the trucks reversed. MAJOR difference in responsiveness!

[@daisycup2002]

***** Thank you so much for the tips! The 10-bag option definitely sounds like a great way to test out different options to find the one that works. And you might definitely be right about the hanger. In fact, shortly after I bought the board I took it to a skate shop because the trucks were squeaking and I had no idea if that was normal. The guy took the em off and sprayed WD-40 on it and I have't since touched it. Perhaps this whole time I just needed to loosen them a bit! Thanks for the tips!

[@daisycup2002]

***** Ross, I wanted to let you know I picked up some 83a Orangatang Nipples Bushings. Wow, you're so right...the difference is incredible. I just got them on and took them out for a quick run so I'll be playing around some more and I'm definitely going after that Venom 10-bag to play with the setup some more. Thanks again for your help!

[@2mach4yu]

Hey, i like Your video, i would like ask you about the quicksilver longboard, are they good? I just bought one and I can’t tell

[@samuelfasching3448]

I want to get the Landyachtz Hatchet and I was wondering what truck I should use? I will be using it mostly for cruising around town and some carving. Thanks!

[@tremolony4924]

Im putting paris 180 v2 on a 9.75" old skool deck w 54mm 100a wheels and 1/4 " risers

[@sherrieschmit]

Thank you so much for this video! Could you recommend a board for about $100 for cruising. My daughter wants to use it for transportation at college. She would like to get up and down curbs and be able to navigate around people.

[@gabel5611]

Hey thanks for the great video! It was exactly what I was looking for! I have a couple kinda specific questions that I hope you can answer. I am looking for trucks with an open bushing seat. I have been looking at the Bear Grizzly Gen 5 and the Paris 150 mm do they have an open bushing seat? Or do you have any recommendations for RKP 9" trucks with open bushing seat? Thank you so much!

[@gabel5611]

Thanks so much!!

[@martinrandez7021]

Very helpful video! thanks :) I'm wondering, are there differences between trucks for regular top boards, and trucks for drop through? Or can one use the same trucks for either? The mounts surely look quite different...

[@tacticsboardshop]

You can use the same trucks for both. Mounting trucks onto a drop-through deck are a little more work but the same trucks will fit on them. Cheers! - Tim

[@emmetthansen1933]

Hey, I’m trying to custom make my own longboard just for cruising around. I wouldn’t be going super fast so do you have any suggestions/personal favorites for what kind of trucks, wheels, and bearings I should get?

[@joshuahawkins8828]

Hey man. I’m looking to build a surf skate type board will the gull wing trucks work?

[@anungunrama9344]

What should I use for drop through down hill?

[@anonymousanonymous-uz4rb]

Hey man. I'm trying to get into downhill speed longboarding and I was wondering in your opinion how much money would I need to obtain at the least to get a good sturdy board

[@recon1071]

Yes, I also ask what is that board at the bottom left looking at the video? And please explain how angled risers work with different setups and riding styles. Thanks.

[@dirtyasianmafia2310]

Landyachts peacemaker

[@recon1071]

Cool, Thanks.

[@jamesligma9004]

what is by far the best trucks for mainly downhill but a lot of cruzing too

[@exaltik8562]

when I get a longboard it will be a drop through. I want a truck that lets me carve good. I will just be cruseing sometimes kinda fast tho. what should i get?

[@coober965]

is it okay to have a gulwing sidewinder on one end and a reverse kingpin on the other?

[@Cwork85]

Wow, very comprehensive - thanks Ross! Question. I've been building out my quiver and have been looking for an "all around skate everything" type of board. Certainly been doing a lot of research and I know what I'm looking for. I really like the arbor 44 genesis, but am leaning more towards this loaded overland board I cam across. I basically cruise and freeride most combined with a little downhill at lower speeds. I just moved to an area with much more hills and incline terrain. I definitely want a board with a double kick tail, but also want stability if I choose to hit more downhill at faster speeds (around 30mph). Can you suggest a truck/wheel combo that you think would fit this style of riding? Really appreciate it man! Cheers,

[@Cwork85]

***** Really helpful info. Thanks! You guys are awesome!

[@nealwhiting7946]

hey ur videos r a great help specialy because i just got my first board and looking to make it better. i just got the 2014 landyaht battle axe with the tribal eagle on it its completely stock and im looking to make it a down hill cruising board because i comute on it alot and i way 120 pounds any advice

[@nealwhiting7946]

Thanks il try it and let u know

[@johan7810]

hey,do you have any recommendations for what degree trucks that can cruise and do same light downhilling at the same time (thanks)

[@StudioBoosterPack]

what exact one is the best one for city cruzing and ease steering?

[@thomaspennell4202]

I'm looking to buy gullwing sidewinders and put them on a drop through deck. Do I need to buy anything extra to do that? Thanks

[@creamycreamcheese]

i have no idea what this dude said but imma just go with it

[@charlietheunicorn3671]

can I put a reverse kingpin on a black drop race oxelo longboard just to make it turn better without sliding?

[@Kimbo_Slice_69]

So what trucks would you recommend for crusing and carving on a longboard.

[@avox2612]

What is the deck on the top right with the octopus on it? And the one below that one

[@beatboxaddict2344]

i need a truck that can steer good for in the city for the tied corners, but also one that lets me speed up a little for the long and more straight roads... which one do you recommend?

[@JPfirm619]

can u use longer trucks for a cruiser"gullwing 50degrees"

[@Eli-kb1ui]

what truck should i get thar is at a good pricepoint and i can do freeride, light/medium downhill

[@century5274]

What if u have a Pintail Longboard? What should the trucks be?

[@andrewvoigt6991]

Do you happen to know if the bushings in compound longboard trucks are soft or hard?

[@TYTY-od6jb]

I just got an Arbor Shakedown what trucks do you think would be good for carving and cruising?

[@paulwenzel8914]

would you ever suggest normal kingpins for big hills? because i was looking at the Landyauchtz loco 37 and it has normal kingpin trucks. I love to slide and go pretty fast like 25 mph, but then i like to do tricks. so thats why i was looking at the loco