What is the difference between a 20° and 45° plate? - CHAYA SKATES TECH TALK | No.11

[@MrGirodog]

What’s axel to axel length on those . Often not spoken about make a big difference . Thanks

[@gamercat7004]

I have skates that the king pin is straight up and does it affect turning i have the 20 degree bont plates and my other pair i struggle turning. I put in money on them and i had them mounted with a sole plate and still no change and i adjusted them a lot also.

[@mhowe1422]

Hi there. Are you referring to the Bonts being difficult to turn in, or your other skates?

[@gamercat7004]

@@mhowe1422 my other skates

[@mhowe1422]

Ok.. were you able to figure out what the issue was? I am curious because I seem to be having a similar problem but opposite... as in Im struggling to turn in my new Bonts with the 20 degree angle. Im coming from old skates with a straight up and down kingpin thats probably 5 to 10 degrees

[@mhowe1422]

Im actually wondering if the problem lies in the bushings/cushions - my old skates, with the straight up and down kingpin, has bushings that are very worn down with lots of play, where as my new Bonts have very hard bushings/cushions with no play.

[@mhowe1422]

By turning do you mean sharp turns, transitions, or skating around the rink and lean angles.. for example, I feel like I'm not turning fast enough in my lean angels and keep feeling like I'm going to run into the wall, haha.

[@rsrt6910]

Once you go to a 45, it's almost impossible to go back to a 15 or 20.

[@sstatic6093]

explain

[@scorpnz4433]

@@sstatic6093 The person is talking nonsense. For general purpose I.e around town, speed or derby or road it doesn't matter whether your 45 or 15 or 20 degree. The degree in those scenario's are irrelevant. 45 is used for figure skating for obvious reasons. I've used 45 degree sure grips (30 odd years ago) & boen 15 degree speed skates. Apart from the suregrip being a little heavier, you won't notice any difference that matters. I would most likely go 15 or 20 degree as i don't require tight circles. in other words it's up to you what you use there is no speed disadvantage

[@hadleymanmusic]

@@scorpnz4433 for derby or speed what angle?

[@hadleymanmusic]

@@scorpnz4433 im 11.5 always had to rent 12.but im gonna build a pair. I was thinkin plate size for a 13 and put a 12 boot. Ive some cheap skates and the wheels are 8 inches front to back. You think a 13 will have greater distance than 8"?

[@scorpnz4433]

@@hadleymanmusic To answer whether angle of truck (45 or 15-20 degree) for derby or speed it doesn't matter or more to the point i wouldn't care what degree as i said before 45 is really for figure skating to do the circles etc. For anything else any degree is fine. Its all personal choice there is no advantage...As for 2nd comment. I can't tell you what plate to get as it depends on the length of foot & you have to measure from tip of largest toe to the farthest part of your heel on both feet to get an idea of plates & shoes to get. The plates you decide on should have a length chart before you buy assuming they even bother unless you can afford a powerdyne plate by reidell as they do have a sizing chart for the plate. I've contacted a company in Australia to get hold of some powerdynes & am waitnig to hear back to see if they can provide quick release axeles so don't know when i'll receive them however there are good vid reviews of them. I assume your in the states if so your a lucky bastard as everything is cheap over there

[@theinqov]

Hi, I have mostly skated on a Suregrip SuperX super old basic plate with 10deg but just use super loose trucks... it seems to work, I wonder if that's similar to using 45deg?

[@ReneeSellsLaLiving]

I had the SG Super X. It’s okay. Try switching out your cushions before investing in a new plate. However, to answer your question, a 45 degree plate drastically improved my skating ability. I feel better maneuverability and agility with faster responses. I have single action trucks with medium in front and soft in rear. I’m a lightweight skater. Back trucks wiggle a little; front trucks slight wiggle. I hope this helps! 😉😊

[@bitrage.]

Umm no you cant swap trucks from one plate to another in most higher end plates, for example Snyder Advantage and SureGrip Powertrack

[@klarisawolf5019]

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