WE TESTED NANO TECH BEARINGS?!

Today for the first time in Braille Skateboarding History, we test a pair of $150 dollar bearings that are made using NANO TECHNOLOGY! These are by far the most technologically advanced skate bearings we've ever used and we're super excited to put them to the test against average/everyday bearings to see what comes out on top! Do you have any guesses as to what will happen - leave them in the comments below!
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[@bksgames9891]

😆 You guys do all of these tests and never factor in all of the variables. You literally have a warehouse with your own decks and wheels, just get two of the same decks, same trucks and the same pair of wheels, for free from your own stock, and test them equally side by side. This should be the go to system for all of your tests by now. Love you guys lol ❤

[@zometthecomet]

Yeah I thought this too? Like what’s the point of having all that stuff and money 😂 when this is how you use it. 😅

[@ejtaylor73]

My 1st thought too, when I heard wheels as a variable. Just get the same wheels.

[@nathanrose1103]

has to be one thing you're testing. cant change wheels, trucks, bushings, boards,and bearings to see the difference between bearings!

[@dieseldabz7104]

​@@nathanrose1103Think what they meant was if and when comparing "bearings" ALL other variables must be identical, i.e trucks, wheels, everything else MUST remain the same across all tests

[@nathanrose1103]

@@dieseldabz7104 yeah; i was agreeing/ elaborating ! totally agree. different size and weight wheels definitely are a hudge factor... not to mention the other variables

[@prodbyabe]

We for sure need that "Testers" or Braille Labs series 🔥🔥

[@NakedTrashPanda]

+1

[@imbersh5025]

I would love to see Braille Labs

[@mrb2917]

Agree but promise to at least involve Ricky in the test design process for every video, ideally JDs dad.

[@altbissette7785]

Braille Labs for sure!!!

[@Souls8]

+1 for Braille Labs

[@CueiWheels]

Wow, watching this is incredibly satisfying! Thank you for showcasing the performance of our Race Nanos Bearings. We have been avidly following your amazing work for a long time, and you continue to impress us with your exceptional results. Regarding the tests, using the same wheels undoubtedly enhances precision, as factors like durometer, width, and size can significantly affect performance. We have conducted extensive lab tests ourselves, and it's safe to say that the Cuei Nanos outperform any bearings we've tested so far. We specifically chose the best ones in the market for our evaluations, and the Cuei Nanos have proven to be superior in every aspect. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@DunkeyIsBlack]

Cappin

[@Andy-xn9zn]

Can you perform an unbiased comparison against Zealous Bearings? Thanks

[@dylan_was_taken]

I actually really like these videos where you guys compare different products! Keep up the great work, Braille team!

[@brailleskateboarding]

Thanks! Will do!

[@_underscore_9271]

I feel like these nano bearings are definitely meant for acceleration at the cost of long distance speed and distance on a single push, I'd bet they're great for parks that don't have much room between obstacles Also I'd really dig a "testers" series

[@Orphioux]

I feel like these would be amazing for mega-ramps and huge verts, tony hawk type bearings. Also all the people mentioning long-boarding, as a person who loves long-boarding I gotta say that the massive longboard wheels can definitely compensate for the momentum fall-off of these bearings, which would make a world of difference.

[@chrhadden]

if they are better for one thing they are better for all lol faster=better distance makes no difference they need to use the same wheels

[@_underscore_9271]

@@chrhadden there are enough factors that make that not the case, they've got better acceleration, but they also lose speed faster, they are faster short distance, but might not be long distance where the other bearings have more time to accelerate, better at one thing does not equal better at everything

[@chrhadden]

@@_underscore_9271 that makes sense now ok your right. i don't know why i thought that.the bigger the wheel or ball in this case is better yeah i get it.that makes total sense derrr. for some dumb reason i wanted an excuse to spend a lot of money on bearings i really don't need.

[@Orphioux]

@@chrhadden That's not true, it's like bigger vs smaller wheels, acceleration vs momentum.

[@wyattberger]

I want to see a "Braille Busters" series. Where y'all test to see if skate products can hold up to there claims.

[@The_G_in_Jesus]

i knew someone beat me to the chase! i'm glad i'm not the only one thinking they would absolutely rule at the mythbusters format.

[@hofx666]

That wouldn’t last too long.

[@JordanShurmer]

I suspect the softness of the wheel material has more to do with loosing speed than the barings do

[@michaelslifecycle]

Bearings*

[@kevinkanzler495]

​@@michaelslifecycleburrings**

[@shush4]

​@@michaelslifecyclebembrings

[@MotoMango]

Bonobos*

[@daffyduckling6958]

Beerings🍺

[@Madness-iwnl]

I would love to see “testers”, there are infinite numbers of products you can compare, for example I was looking for a comparison between the powell dragon and the OJ wheels to see which one would behave better in bowls and transition, but I couldn’t find a single video. Definitely a great idea 🤙🏼

[@brailleskateboarding]

That is a great video idea

[@booth403]

There's definitely an equation that will give you the exact numbers, but the gist of it is that a large bearing will have more potential speed but that the smaller bearing will take less input to get rolling initially. That's why the nanos feel faster initially, they are easier to get going so you get that top speed right away, but the larger bearings having the faster top speed means they'll go further even with slightly more friction than the little guys. Edit: feel like I should also mention that your weight, the wheels and the axels on the trucks will also impact the results. Still a fun test though. I haven't run anything like these but I did spend the whole of last year and a bit of this year going between Bronson G3s, Bones Reds and I tried some Spitfire Cheapshots for a laugh too. Most of the time it seems like its more the durability that matters, the Bronsons lasted consistently longer than the reds, but only be a few days to a week or so. If you guys could get your hands on some quantum bearings, I'd be interested to see how they perform.

[@CueiWheels]

They actually the same size buddy, all 608 bearings. In fact the race model has a heavier outside and this increase the top speed in all the tests. The wheels on the test's surely make more difference than the bearings. Urethane formulas change a lot the speed, also the durometer, wide and sizes... That's why when rolling on hands, they actually roll 3 times more, but when the wheels got in the equation they will make more difference. Thanks

[@danielmeyer-ot1jf]

I love watching these guys 😂 they're so serious yet funny i always wanted to get into skateboarding but its to expensive for my fam at least i can watch these guys do there thing

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

You should be able to get into skating quite cheaply. Look for second hand setups and decks on sale. Hope you find a board man ,it’s very cost effective once you get started . 🤘💪

[@brandonlantier]

The Science Behind Skating, that would be a great series

[@brailleskateboarding]

Lets do it

[@dirtylove000]

loving tester series idea

[@cisco515kiddd]

Happy to see Ricky back in full force 🤟

[@Zhinoi]

As someone who has taken college physics, I can ascertain that I too how no idea how the bearings are working.

[@notmyname2834]

Aaron you are so funny. Watching you down on your knees playing in the mud is peak child like heart.

[@blackrainbow4467]

Love Uzi's new haircut!

[@Bol0]

I would genuinely love to watch aaron with his fun personality do testing of various skate products

[@txbykriger6453]

I really love your videos they Arne always so intertaining🥰🔥🔥

[@niekwijsman7981]

I'm pretty sure the wheels influenced your outcome. The bigger the weel the more energy it takes to achieve a certain speed but the longer it will stay in motion. The energy within the board is 'stored' and it loses energy as kinetic energy/momentum and trough friction. The softer the wheel the more friction it will produce an thus the slower it will be. I don't know the exact science of bearings so it would be cool to see you guys try it with the same wheels!

[@brailleskateboarding]

Agreed

[@russellzauner]

Put a couple water jugs on them, find a short slope, hold the wheels on the line, let go. Find a big rock, use same rock on both. Have someone sit on the board and another person holds the wheels for the drop. Then you don't get differences in what we test guys call "input stimulus".

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

I believe the main points for them rolling better not pointed out are the outer race is closer to the axle, meaning it’s angular velocity is slower. The slower the ball has to roll in the race, the less friction. It’s REALLY noticeable on something like a bike hub if the bearing is placed on the outer part vs inside. The other point to consider is that more thickness of the outer race means less deformation under radial load/body weight on the board. So the race is more uniform more of the time and will slow you less when rolling over cracks/bumps and landing ollies/drops etc.

[@R0B690]

I find that bearings have to wear in.. the worn in ones spin longer. The brand new ones feel smoother, dont stop easily in one spot and can slip out easier. Or its just the size of the bearing causing differences. Hard to tell. Also I heard somewhere (cant remember where) that Abec rating doesnt really matter, its for machine purposes and doesnt make noticeable difference in skating.

[@jasminewatson5723]

This is crazy and cool video to watch Braille

[@TmanIsHere]

Metal deforms and the smaller bearing applies more pressure to bear the weight causing more deformity and losing any advantage of roundess of bearing?

[@justinramos3201]

You need the same sized wheels. One rotation of the larger wheel will always cover a greater distance. Even if the nanos get more rotations, they may not go as far because of the wheel size.

[@TONOCLAY]

I'm going to sat the small bearings are less friction with no load. But under load they push into the metal more causing more drag. I'm willing to bet they go bad quicker also.

[@dylan_was_taken]

Hola Mr Horatio Cruz! You need to drop in on the vert with the Tetrimino board + Caster wheels + big red boots + razor sharp grip tape! Looking forward to it 😘

[@glennlongoria9952]

My hypothesis is the fancy bearings how a quicker feel and maybe speedy initially but you have to factor in inertia with more mass it takes longer to slow down. Think of an 18 wheeler or a train takes much longer to slow

[@Killtonyfan413]

MAKE TESTERS!!! But make sure when you test use fresh boards with same components because the tiny things make a huge difference.

[@SirDuckrsss]

Please make a testers series!! Would be literally flames!!🔥🔥

[@lspoor91]

Love the videos and the evolution through the years. Wish yall the best. I think they are speaking about the precision of the bearing tolerances. Im not entirely versed but 608 bearings are the sizing i assume overall width and axle diameter. Then in the manufacturing process the maker will have a set tolerance for their design which can be unique like 6, 7, 8 ball changing the "race" size but again uniquely to the design. So the claim of "nano"meter precision meaning if in milimeters its precisely made to spec to the 0.000000001 10^-9 versus another completly unique design by another company to a "micro"meter. Materials and shielding lubricant system, is it open one side two side, does it have metal shields rubber shields, grease oil. A more precise bearing made of poor materials will have a much shorter life than a lesser with better quality materials. Shielding based on how much you want to do maintenance or if at all ( if you dont want to do maintenance get full shield unremovable cheaper) Also enviromental factors also some feel rubber seals actual perform better and easier to remove.

[@Terrariex]

I'd love that tester series

[@zonaandroid6955]

from my time when i used to skate i can recall when you bought kew bearings they would be slower until a couple of weeks when thehy got broken into even the sound would change

[@guyskates]

Love you Rick!

[@NickAtNightGaming]

I am a Braille Army Plus Memeber!! And its awesome!!

[@rat_king2801]

just clicked the vid. i can hardly BEAR to wait to find out the results. ps Braille should def do some skate Mythbusters episodes. lab coats and all!

[@Raziaar]

16:24 Gabe packing so many puns in his daily carry that he didn't leave enough room for extra batteries.

[@forreststrong797]

I remember i used to skate bearings that costed like 20 dollars then i was given a set of swiss bones i think ceramics they were called and those bearings were like 120 dollars i think at the time they were way more expensive than everything else but i was sponsored and got the bearings for free this was like 15-20 years ago. But anyways i loved those bearings i could tell the difference for sure same with a couple of my friends

[@PajamaPantsStudios]

Btw, could you guys do a video about the old school retro decks you sell on the website? You’ve done videos on old school decks in the past, but never your own version. I’ve asked before, and I’ve since looked to see if you’ve made one yet, and I didn’t find anything. Thanks!

[@marcdominguez597]

Donuts to dollars. This is really fun to watch 😂 you guys are awesome

[@brenreidy8763]

Its funny to hear Kyro say "science is science." If you get it, you get it.

[@brailleskateboarding]

Why funny haha

[@tjr2021]

​@@brailleskateboardingcmon 😂

[@Haulinbassracing]

A smaller lighter bearing with both accelerate and decelerate faster. The heavier bearings weight keeps them rolling longer but more force is required to accelerate the same speed.

[@stereothrilla8374]

Use the exact same setup with the only difference being the bearings. Make sure the other pair of bearings aren’t broken in. Use an adjustable torque wrench with the bolts tightened down to the exact same.

[@michaelwho3284]

Have you guys ever tested shortys black panther bearings I’ve always been curious how they perform

[@syris78]

I think because the bearings are smaller they have more points of contact when pressure is applied so when you add the weight of a human it creates more friction (or something like that), maybe if they used the same nano tech on normal size bearings they would perform better?

[@Vindalo100]

Smaller ball bearings will give you higher acceleration, but more drag because the ball bearings have more friction based on surface area. Think of it based on skate wheels vs longboard wheels, you maintain a higher rolls speed with a larger wheel.

[@johnthomas2877]

Not necessarily so!!! I've tested it for decades! Size doesn't matter! A smaller wheel can be faster sometimes and a bigger wheel can be slower sometimes. So your untested theory is untenable.

[@Vindalo100]

@@johnthomas2877 wheel size in fact does matter. Not only do you have to account for revolution rate of each individual wheel based on its circumference but also it’s friction coefficient. Two different size wheels traveling at the same speed will have a different rpm, so it’s also about efficiency. Larger wheels will always have a higher top speed than a smaller one, the trade off is it takes longer to reach its top speed. It’s physics, not an untested theory.

[@johnthomas2877]

@@Vindalo100 When it comes to urethane and different durometers you are dealing with an entirely different animal. The physics that you are talking about is out the window trust me I've been skateboarding 55 years of my 65 years and 11 months life. And more recently I've been experimenting with different sizes and durometers. From 55mm up to 100 mm electric skateboard sized front wheels. Just a few days ago I have up on some 80 mm orangatangs after 2 hours and finally switched to 70mm Sector 9s and I was flying!!! So I know what I'm talking about because I been doing this since 2006 several times a week! I got lots of different sized wheels and I been obsessed with the magic of the urethane skateboard wheel. Nobody can tell me elsewise because I know skateboard wheels like you wouldn't believe!

[@Brod.of.thunder]

Braille Nye the science guy… or Braille R&D (research and development) I’d tune in for that scientific content for sure!

[@sebastianleroux5169]

we have to have a testers series that would be so awesome😂😂

[@Rubicantjk2012]

Call the series “Smithbusters”! Test a bunch of objects, boards, parts, and all kinds of other wacky stuff.

[@brailleskateboarding]

Haha

[@Smoofyful]

Yes do testers. As for the bearings it's probably like wheels. Small equals better acceleration because it has less revolutions do to but will slow down faster because it does it's spin faster. Big wheels roll longer but take a while to get to top speed, so bearings should be similar.

[@zakindabox]

Is it something to do with inertia and momentum? The larger mass of the larger bearings might hold its inertia better

[@The_New_Process]

How are the bearings rated for impact, because some bearing types are not recommended for impact.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Now, im not a physicist but doesn't smaller ball bearings mean dirt and grime will slow them down easier? Maybe they'd be better in a perfect setting where there is no dirt but even dust from the bearings breaking down over time would slow them down more right?

[@ChristopherManning-sd8bh]

You guys are awesome AAron is awesome

[@Astro80s]

I enjoyed dis ❤

[@brailleskateboarding]

Thanks

[@TheBLKsabbath]

A "Testers" channel is a must!

[@giuse_grc]

Can u give some tips/advice for tall people skating? I'm 2 meter tall and sometimes it's such a struggle to learn new tricks and falling hits even harder.

[@brailleskateboarding]

Bend your knees. Im 6 foot 2

[@dogbog99]

Gotta love the onewheel appearance

[@Bombaiden]

Yes

[@thallrudedjentstorm1756]

It's safe to say that the pink board had crooked trucks or wheels on it. In the first test it was clearly visible that the board couldn't roll straight, thus creating more friction when weight is applied to the board.

[@chrismiksworld]

Should have switched the bearings really quick from one board to the other, That way you could account for the variable of the different wheels.

[@drewdiesel420]

testies! from the people that brought you braille. Testies the show catching everyone by storm!

[@sccrguy610]

Wheel-to-ground friction is your main problem/unknown variable here while testing different bearings. Imagine riding a bike downhill with flat tires and how far you would coast once you were at the bottom of the hill on flat ground. Then imagine pumping the tire pressure up to 20 psi and doing it again, then pumping it to 60 psi and doing it again. Hopefully you wouldn’t think “hey wow the ball bearings on this bike got so much better when I pumped up the tire pressure!”. That’s basically what’s happening with your two skateboards using different wheels with different plastic hardness; it’s a variable between the two skateboards that wildly changes the ability of the bearings to keep the wheels spinning and the distance you can coast. It also explains why the deck with the fancy bearings spins so much longer with the deck flipped over without a person standing on the board; you’ve removed the variable of the ground-to-wheel friction and the wheel hardness (although now you’ve introduced the weight and circumference of the wheel as new variables for the speed of the rotation and the amount of inertia the spun wheel has. If you do decide to make a test channel, PLEASE have someone on your team knowledgeable on the “Scientific Method” and how to implement it when testing, and how to reduce the amount of variables (like using identical wheels when experimenting with different bearings to reduce variables) when testing.

[@xXBLAKGOATXx]

Knowing science and watching people who dont know try to figure somethibg out is so much fun 😂

[@Rob_TheOne]

For a set of abec 7s to stay a 7, they have to be disassembled and cleaned regularly. Shields make a huge difference on top speed.

[@theKiwii]

Also one impact after a jump and you can pretty much just forget about the rating entirely. At least with steel bearings; full ceramics might resist deforming up to the point where they just crack but I'm not sure if smaller bits could break off and ruin precision that way.

[@DISKHUNT]

I use to use s and s pressure bearings made for gym equipment The best by far!

[@mikemiller7946]

If the trucks are causing the board to turn then its also causing the wheels to scrub speed. The time to spin test you did would be the best test i guess.

[@skate.klipss]

Hey I need help with my tricks, I always land my tricks on my back foot, and cant put my front foot on skateboard, that advice can u give?

[@brailleskateboarding]

Do the practice steps from SMS and build up your board control. If you want direct coaching Ill help you on Braille Army +

[@crowne]

Try putting your front foot on the skateboard when you land your trick.

[@skate.klipss]

@@brailleskateboarding thank you very much

[@jasoncombs3563]

lab coats and kick flips are a go !!!

[@deazer420]

We definitely need Braille Mythbusters

[@aydengianes2515]

Did you guys ever test the quantum bearings

[@assburgers3457]

Would love to see an analytical approach to this and for these guys to learn some science in the process. (Particularly Aaron) Best way to get into that is probably learn vector operations and representation and brush up on high school physics as most skateboard properties should probably be examined under classical mechanics.

[@chasecrosby6938]

Eh, eh, eh, Aaron Kyro the test science guy! 😂 Hilarious about lab coats!

[@d_trick89]

The control board has old broken in bearings, the new ones need to be broken in, also weight on board is different than just spinning the wheel.

[@The_G_in_Jesus]

you should do a homage to mythbusters :) lots of us probably loved the show and you bet we love braille. it would be a great series.

[@coltoncant3flip...]

fire vid brosss

[@brailleskateboarding]

Thanks

[@Cvillain626]

Kinda reminds me of my science project in HS xD but I was comparing ABEC-3, 5, and 7 bearings

[@balledbayn]

I reckon the old worn in bearing have a advantage as they've been allowed to break in and not having similar wheels doesn't make it fair either

[@tylorsmith21]

I agree! DEFINITELY should break in all new bearings before doing a quality comparison to already seasoned in bearings.

[@reighner990]

If you think about it, the nano bearings have a thicker side wall than the big ball bearings with thinner side wall hence why the nano "feel" faster. Imagine it like a seesaw! A thicker heavier seesaw will "feel" like it's dropping faster than a thinner seesaw. That's how I see it. As for the mud test, it's a lot more obvious. The nano bearings have less surface area so the bearing was completely coated and could not flick off debris than the bigger ball bearing. That's why the bigger ball were able to clear out the debris easier and keep going.

[@deckeroutdoors6468]

For 150 I’ll take the reds, plus a complete board set up haha

[@brailleskateboarding]

Same

[@Bleats_Sinodai]

Up next: official Braille Skateboarding mudcakes

[@MasterG753]

This is the most deeply scientific bunch of test I've seen in years.

[@Chrisisplays]

You guys should get a Laserscanner Radar gun for speedtests. Dont forget to calibrate it tho.

[@bmwolfe2786]

Idk.. maybe take the "variable of the wheel" out.. When doing a bearing test. Just a thought. (Use the same wheels)

[@user-oz8pj3te4h]

When it comes to the science of the universe... Torque brother. Torque is the key to power in mechanics. Power is energy. Energy can be dispersed in many different ways. Torque is, by effect of energy distribution, the key to efficiency. I'm not even an engineer. I just love torque

[@byronwilkinson6157]

You should try Zelious downhill bearings on a lab test.

[@hksupra6745]

More floor is lava!!!

[@shakingpaper]

When will the Braille Skateboards Street Part drop and will Mogely & Chris be part of it? I need street footy!!!

[@sauseysandwich9215]

i am no expert, but i have taken a few classes on statistics and psychological research. for the all of the speeds test for the bearings, you need to make sure every other variable except for the bearings are controlled as much as possible. so that means you will more likely get more accurate if you use the same wheels, boards, trucks, and make sure each bearing has the exact same amount of dirt and/or lubricant on it. after that, do not do the speed tests for just one trial, as there are likely other variables that are affecting each individual trail. to account for that as much as possible, test each bearing multiple times for each test and take the averages of all of the results for each bearing tested individually. for example, standing on the skateboard to measure the distance you go should be tested multiple times for each bearing. after an x number of time (the more trials the better) you will get a more accurate picture of the difference between each bearing by comparing the averages between each bearing’s performance. you can do the same thing for other conditions like how far each skateboard travels without someone standing on it, have the wheels free spin and time how long they take to stop, and so on. there are a lot more things that go into making consistent tests, but this is just a very general explanation. hope this long comment helps!

[@GogogoDean]

You guys need to try Quantum Bearings! New company out of GA. FASTEST AND MOST DURABLE Bearings on the market.

[@BranDonShowReal]

Their website has the funniest pictures of molecules to make it look scientific. They’re super sus

[@IzGrog]

Looking from a bmx / mtb perspective smaller wheels on a bmx make acceleration and top speed easier to achieve but aren’t the best at carrying speed then mtb have bigger wheels and takes a bit more effort to get the acceleration and top speed but they carry speed a lot better, maybe the same applies for the size of the bearings in the skateboards

[@sweaty_gameras4053]

gabe vs the MEGARAMP!!! bambambammmmmm!!!!

[@ALLWAZEPROSPECTING]

Giveaway test... Complete board set-up would be cool for those who can't afford to buy one or who may be intrigued with the sport and want to learn but dont wanna comit to a purchase..

[@pcsuperg3986]

i like how the cheap bearings got faster after every time but the nano ones lost so much time every time

[@CultOMe]

At the beginning of the test the board with the nano bearings turned right abruptly . I think you are slowing down faster on the nanos because the “ Wonky bushings “ are causing “ drag “ . 👨‍🔬

[@4ismore349]

I bet there will be a big difference once you break the bearings in. I assume the old cheaper bearings are broken in. Video time 7:36.

[@timothyquinn4919]

Now the next question in skate science... are those plastic parking blocks skateable but which ones. Skate science could be a weekly feature in the braille army plus app. Like its myth busters but for like skaters we put ricky in a lab coat and Aaron a berret. Edit that sidewalk looks fire.

[@YanKeyyWiNoBrim6]

I believe the bigger bearings cover more distance and the nano bearings are smaller therefore the Nanos feel faster and the normal size bearings feel slower but cover more distance due their size.

[@spen1ghe]

You're Braille, dude.....don't miss the opportunity to call it "Blind Testing" 👍

[@neepathius7]

it seems simple.. bigger bearings means less roll resistance.. id also consider hardness and size of wheels but also vibration throughout the board that may play a roll in interference.