How to Choose Longboard Wheels | Tactics

With hundreds of options, its difficult to figure out how to choose longboard wheels. Diameter? Durometer? Lips? Formula? Cores? Contact patch? To help you sift through all the technology, this video explains everything you need to know about the size, shape, and hardness of longboard wheels. Whether you're bombing mountain passes, learning to slide, or just skating to class we'll help you find the perfect set for you. Still need help? Drop a comment in the box below and we'll answer your questions ASAP!

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[JeremyJulia]

Nah, Nah For real. Coming from someone who only uses youtube for tutorials, this is fantastic. He taught me all the vocabulary and terminology i needed to know so that i can achieve my goal. From lip to contact patch thank you very much for the well though out and articulated video.

[jorgecardoso]

This is nuts. I'm a total beginner and knew nothing about wheels prior to this. In ten minutes you made me able to search specifically for what I want.
Thanks a lot, its great to find happy and kind communities like this

[paolochilardi]

you are super wheel teacher!! cheers mate! finally i have very clear about the wheel skills

[menwithven]

9 years on and it’s still one of the best breakdowns of the basics

[potatogamer]

6 years later and this is what I needed! Earned a sub!

[JogieGlenMait]

my brain just overheated with all those information. this man knows his stuff.

[BEEBEE]

Awesome video. You do a great job explaining things. I learned a lot. Thank you...

[jneff]

All this information is golden. I was curious about turning a popsicle deck into a cruiser, and you answered that question numerous times in the comments. Thanks!

[jakeshafer]

I have been skating for 30 years, you still cannot learn enough about wheels. I do have a set of Shark wheels on my big gun Ettinger, love those.

[minabumatay]

Thanks for taking your time explaining each wheel style. It really helped me figure it out to get started

[anroidanicver]

Just a fantastic detailed explanation. Really helping a beginner to learn to ride a dancing board with appropriate wheels.

[wraystv]

Finally .... A guy who know what he's talking about... Plain and simple

[wrensmith]

I have a HUGE set that I use for my skateboard when I know I'm just cruising. SUCH a smooth ride, man.

[BoarderBoys]

this makes me want to go grab my longboard!

[skankinwitch]

Love the detail you went into, perfect.
subbed.

[Transcendentalx]

Dude, PERFECT explanation for everything, I was thinking of taking my old skateboard that I don't use anymore and turn it into a cruiser with big wheels and now I know which ones I want, thanks, amazing video

[leonidassolomou]

Thanks for the info man! Very useful because I'm starting skateboarding again after 30 odd years!!! 😉

[nathanjensen]

what wheel do you recommend for beginners in sliding

[nicolasbelanger]

Nicely described ! It's hard to be clearer than this ! Thanks !

[jacobwilson]

Most of the three miles to school is down hill thank you a simple Google search I can't find a straight answer from most forums on what size I should go and I've already broken my arm on my longboard rember to wear a helmet