Thunder Trucks real life Analysis

[@oopla20]

the comparison to thunders and drift cars is genius

[@sk8fm448]

I just ran across this video. I honestly never ran across your video. I was so happy to see that you didn’t copy what other influencers say about why they like thunders. You had a very different reason why you liked them. Please keep being real, and keep shredding. 👍

[@liam_dawson]

Thanks a lot and for your viewpoint, thats really cool

[@averageskater900]

I like indys and thunders for different reasons. I feel like indys work slightly better here in the uk because the extra weight helps push through the crust a bit more

[@Cristopher.skate8]

I skate thunder 148. Nice video bro.

[@BucksawBoushh]

Another Vancouver guy! Love it.

[@sebastianmoreno9884]

slappy game strong. this was really enjoyable liam!

[@liam_dawson]

Thank u my friend

[@markprice2225]

I also like my trucks a little bit bigger than my deck! Not noticeably bigger, just enough to see the round outer edge of the wheels while rolling

[@liam_dawson]

I did that once. I think it looks sick

[@ryanwalters3531]

I skate the thunder 147 standard polished. What’s interesting is that they are shorter than the 148s and up by a couple millimeters. I think the bushings, truck design, and height of the 147 gives me the most stability without sacrificing turning. I also agree with you that thunders are a nice, handsome looking truck. Love the translucent bushings and trim design.

[@ho2673]

Hey. What wheels you got for that ? Thanks in advance

[@nintendo2581]

@@ho2673i personally ride my 148 hollow lights with the forged baseplates on 52mm spitfire conical fulls

[@ryanwalters3531]

@@ho2673I ride mine with a 51mm spitfire classic. Great wheels for flip tricks/flatground.

[@CurbBlurbs]

Really love your style man. Btw I have only learned tricks on thunder but I ride ace lol getting thunder again tomorrow

[@liam_dawson]

Thank you 🙏🏼 enjoy your new pair of thunders

[@denimgenes5909]

Nice arsenal in your trick bag! Good skating!!

[@liam_dawson]

Thank you !

[@markprice2225]

What Up Liam!!! I'm on Thunder 149s, I put em on my 8.25" deck that weirdly measures closer to 8.5 so 🤷‍♂️? I had Ace af1 44s on it but it was too "magic carpet"

[@bld84t]

Hell yeah Liam, sorry for intruding on the vid😂 sick skating as per uschz

[@liam_dawson]

Thank you for intruding 🙌🏼

[@hardhittaa]

fuck with the vibes man, no extra yt bs like most skate channels

[@liam_dawson]

🤘 thank you.

[@lalalulu_]

im really uncertain on wether i should get 147 or 148, i had an 8.125 before and loved it, but i ride 8.25 atm and dont plan on going any bigger, i might go back to 8.125

[@louirauloj]

I wish Thunder took over Van lol, I see many people using either Indy or Ace's, I agree Thunders are more aesthetically pleasing and pinch really good

[@jubiisuico4620]

Looking forward to try 8.125 cause 8.25 feels to wide for me and im a size 8 good thing you ride 148's on your 8.125 i dont have to change my trucks size.

[@liam_dawson]

Yes! I think you’ll like it based on what you said. 8.25 is the sweet spot for me.

[@fiore_adriano]

🤘Switch manny on the long box. So sick!

[@liam_dawson]

I love them! Thx Adriano 🙌🏼

[@dillanlove]

bro i’m having the same problem with brand new bones bushings in my indies😭

[@yes11889]

That bench looks familiar lol

[@aidanwilson8889]

bench montage by the soccer game wuz litty

[@liam_dawson]

Yooo 🔥

[@yes11889]

I love thunders but can't seem to prevent the bushings from splitting apart on me so idk what truck to ride cause venture kinda suck and indys are heavy lol idk how you deal with them breaking lmao i notice it immediately they start off good and stable than get wobbly and too lose

[@liam_dawson]

It happens to me too, I’m okay with it until it’s becomes squirrelly much further down the line (usually more a result of pivot cup problems way too old trucks at this point anyway). I say buy replacement thunder bushings. They go the distance for me.

[@denimgenes5909]

Spend some extra money and get the forged titanium Indy's. They are much lighter and comparable to standard Thunders in terms of weight.

[@lassimaatta2614]

Just in time

[@cwatson42785]

So what Thunders are these? The standard or the hollow lights?

[@liam_dawson]

these are standard 148 thunders :)

[@skatertrash4205]

I like thunder 148 and ace af1 55 for smith and tailslides

[@robertbaker3620]

Why dont you rotate your wheels?

[@paunchcoorlightly4000]

what size shoes do you wear on 8.125 board?

[@liam_dawson]

Size 10 shoe 👟

[@Avaddon911]

I’ve never understood why skaters don’t just use fastenall or any home improvement store for hardware. The stuff at your skate shop is just the same stuff but marked up

[@cwatson42785]

Maybe because it's cheaper? Or if anything the same price and the skate branded hardware is hardened so why not really?

[@Avaddon911]

@@cwatson42785 it is most certainly not cheaper to buy 8 bolts for $2-5 when you can get an entire box for that price. Fastenall also carries hardened steel, which your skate shop hardware is not made of lol.

[@liam_dawson]

never thought about it. some skate shops offer it for free and that simplifies the process for me. Thx for your suggestion !

[@alstone5005]

I don’t understand why skaters still use standard hardware when Rocket Bolts are vastly superior and eliminate the need for screwdrivers or hex keys

[@Avaddon911]

@@cwatson42785 it’s not going to be cheaper at the skate shop. Fastenall sells hardened bolts my guy.

[@dillanlove]

bro how tall r u ? asking for board reference

[@liam_dawson]

6 2’ verticals

[@ho2673]

Hey man. I have a question as a dad of a nee skater. My 11yr started with a chocolate 8.25 + royal 149s + ricta 56mm. Now I got him Quasi 8.0 + Indy Silver 11s 139 + spirfire f4s 54mm. Is this a good setup for a beginner ? Or is it too high of a skate ?

[@liam_dawson]

I think you nailed it. Board brand is cool, trucks are super dependable and correct width, wheels will have a good lifespan without flatspot. That setup is the best foundation and will keep him happy and progressive imo :)

[@ho2673]

@@liam_dawson thanks !!!!!!

[@antonioo8911]

Buddy those bolts sticking up the floor on the feet of the bench are no good... You can easily make a big hole in your feet there. Consider sawing it off or find some other bench to skate...

[@sinisterblister9981]

these are good trucks. They turn and grind really good. But they are no good for nose and tailslides which I haven't really see you do in this video. The baseplate is just so short at the nose and tail end that it makes you stick with your wheel. I rather skate venture for that reason and they are very similar to thunders.

[@nintendo2581]

Nose and tail slides are absolutely still possible on Thunders. Just gotta throw a lil extra wax on the side of whatever ledges you’re hitting

[@SKULLSKATE82]

148 fit on 8.125 ??

[@liam_dawson]

I fluctuate between 8.1, and 8.2 size skateboards. Best of both worlds for me.

[@ulpsb]

Especially if he on 8.1 , he can do 148 or 147