Difference Between Low and High Trucks

A board with low trucks takes a little less force to flip, usually feels a bit more stable under you when you're riding around. A setup with high trucks usually turns a little tighter and can take a large wheel if you want one.

1. Are Low trucks better for street skating?
2. Are independent trucks high or low?
3. How tall are high trucks?
4. Do riser pads make a difference?
5. What trucks are best for street skating?
6. Are Loose trucks better for flip tricks?
7. Are independent trucks the best?
8. What trucks do pro skaters use?
9. Are independent trucks worth it?
10. Will 7.75 Trucks fit 8.0 deck?
11. How much do skate trucks cost?

Are Low trucks better for street skating?

Low trucks are generally for tech skating as the wheels sit closer to the board, creating a tighter center of gravity, making flip tricks a bit easier. You'll want to ride smaller wheels, 48mm to 53mm, to avoid wheel bite. Low Trucks are better suited to ledge grinds and general 'tech' skatepark skating.

Are independent trucks high or low?

Did you know Independent Trucks come in three different heights? Yep it's true, The Standard Profiles are 55mm (gap between axle and deck), Mid Profiles at 53.5mm and Low Profiles at 48.5mm.

How tall are high trucks?

2.1 Skateboard Trucks: The right width

Do riser pads make a difference?

Sometimes you're going to need riser pads. Installing riser pads will give you that extra clearance between the wheels and the skateboard deck to keep you safe when leaning into turns, or pivoting with loose trucks. Skating with risers greatly reduces the risk of wheel-bite.

What trucks are best for street skating?

• The Best Skateboard Trucks for Street Skating factors considered.
• Our Overall Pick: Independent Stage 11's.
• Runner Up: Gullwing Sidewinder II.
• Another Very Close Runner Up: Paris V3 Skateboard Trucks.
• Value for money pick: Trouble Trucks Skateboard Truck Hollow Light.

Are Loose trucks better for flip tricks?

Loose trucks are harder to skate than tight trucks. There, I said it. That's not to say that tight trucks are easier, or that loosening up the kingpin nut a few turns is going to make you lose all your tricks.

Are independent trucks the best?

Independent Skateboard Trucks

Indys are considered the best turning, best grinding and strongest trucks that you can get. The new Stage 10 truck is the lightest Indy ever made. With a new super strong kingpin and unbendable axles this truck is untouchable. Indys come in two heights Hi and Lo.

What trucks do pro skaters use?

10 Best Skateboard Trucks

1. Independent Trucks Stage 11. Independent trucks very durable skateboard trucks but have a reputation for being heavy. ...
2. Thunder Trucks. ...
3. Venture Trucks. ...
4. Tensor Trucks. ...
5. Grind King Trucks. ...
6. Paris Trucks Co.

Are independent trucks worth it?

Independents perform the best in skate parks, bowls, and ramps. They are the heaviest, last longer, but turn slower. ... The best truck depends entirely on where you skate and sigh…, your personal preference. You can't say that Thunders are better than Independent trucks or Ventures are better than Independents.

Will 7.75 Trucks fit 8.0 deck?

Yep. The trucks will fit fine, just not optimally. You won't notice the difference, though, it's not big enough to matter unless you're doing freestyle tricks like rail stands.

How much do skate trucks cost?

Good trucks are primarily made from cast Aluminum and come with high-quality bushings and pivot cups. Some brands with good trucks are Tensor, Independent, Thunder, Royal, Theeve, Krux, Venture, Silver, and Destructo. They should cost between $30 and $60. Be sure to pick trucks that will match the width of your board.