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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!

[tm-worldwide]

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!

[aidangutierrez]

gullwing sidewinders are so dope for carving

[MichaelAPp]

This guy is extraordinarily articulate and informative. Thank you.

[decaygrim]

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

[sunnymas]

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

[DoopaVII]

Love the shop. Bought an Amazon board for cheap and will be building my own soon. Love the wide range of options for everything from decks to t shirts.

[rubensammich]

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

[victorkhong]

The most useful truck explanation on Youtube.

[alanwright]

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

[AnUglyBarnacle]

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

[austinlewis]

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.

[nickdriessen]

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

[FLGurl]

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

[bobate]

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

[daisycup]

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 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!

[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!

[joerinaldi_music]

Can a Randal R-III 180mm at 50 degrees fit through the opening of the Arbor Axis in Walnut?

[rnorthwest]

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