WebIf you're wanting to use your skateboard for transportation, we recommend softer wheels (78a – 85a) Skateboards under 9" wide can utilize all styles of grip tape, while board over 9" wide will need grip tape in the 10"+ range. If you're getting wheels bigger than 55mm, we recommend getting riser pads to avoid getting wheel bite.
GET A QUOTEWebNov 14, 2021 · Also, broken record here, but, if I am to skate 8.25, I use 8" trucks, as I like the 7.75-8.25 range of boards, and that size truck works for all of them. I've found no personal advantage to wider than 8" trucks, other than aesthetics, in certain situations.
GET A QUOTEWebDoesn't really matter since you have an inbetween size board, although they do make 8.25 trucks if all you have is 139s they still work perfectly fine. If you still feel unsure just know I ride 8.75 trucks on an 8.5 and love it. 4 moobteets • 4 yr. ago I ride 169's an 8.6. You only yolo once. 2 [deleted] • 4 yr. ago [removed] bucksuis • 4 yr. ago
GET A QUOTEWebFeb 21, 2021 · We recommend starting with a skateboard deck width that is proportional to your shoe size. If you wear men's size 6.5 to 9, start out with a deck width of 7.5 to 8.0 inches. If you wear shoes 9.5 or larger, we recommend getting a deck between 8.0 and 8.5 inches. What size trucks should I get for a 8.25 deck? Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks
GET A QUOTEWebWhat size truck should you get for an 8.25 deck? The 8.25 truck by Krux! Ron from Krux (@whalebonetown) takes over the infomercial game for the Krux 8.25 tru
GET A QUOTEWebFeb 21, 2021 · We recommend starting with a skateboard deck width that is proportional to your shoe size. If you wear men's size 6.5 to 9, start out with a deck width of 7.5 to 8.0 inches. If you wear shoes 9.5 or larger, we recommend getting a deck between 8.0 and 8.5 inches. What size trucks should I get for a 8.25 deck? Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks
GET A QUOTEWebDon't worry too much about your shoe size, taller people should consider a bit of a wider setup (at least trucks that fit an 8.25″ deck). Standard or Reverse Kingpin? Reverse kingpins give a different cruising experience compared to standard skateboard trucks. They are way better at carving but not great for technical street tricks.
GET A QUOTEWebNov 14, 2021 · Also, broken record here, but, if I am to skate 8.25, I use 8" trucks, as I like the 7.75-8.25 range of boards, and that size truck works for all of them. I've found no personal advantage to wider than 8" trucks, other than aesthetics, in certain situations.
GET A QUOTEWebJan 1, 2023 · An 8.25 deck in MM is a measurement that tells you how wide your skateboard deck is. This measurement is taken from the outermost edges of the deck, and it is generally expressed in millimeters (MM). For example, an 8.25 deck in MM would be 8.25 millimeters wide. The width of your skateboard deck can have a big impact on the …
GET A QUOTEWebVenture Trucks sizing chart including universal sizing comparison, axle lengths, and suggested sizing for deck widths. Suggested Deck Width: 7.6" and below: 7.9" - 8.12" 8.1" - 8.38" 8.4" - 8.6" 8.62" and over: Snowboarding. Snowboard Store; Snowboards; Bindings; Outerwear; Skateboarding. Skateboard Store; Skateboard Decks;
GET A QUOTEWebDoesn't really matter since you have an inbetween size board, although they do make 8.25 trucks if all you have is 139s they still work perfectly fine. If you still feel unsure just know I ride 8.75 trucks on an 8.5 and love it. 4 moobteets • 4 yr. ago I ride 169's an 8.6. You only yolo once. 2 [deleted] • 4 yr. ago [removed] bucksuis • 4 yr. ago
GET A QUOTEWebWill 5.25 trucks fit a 8.25 deck? For the perfect truck size, you want to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck will match a 6.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck will match a 6.5″ truck, and so on.
GET A QUOTEWebMay 22, 2020 · The trucks should always fit the width of your Skateboard. Do 139 trucks fit a 8.25 deck? You can do 139 or 149. If you're more street focussed or think you might go down to a smaller board at some point stick with 139. If you're riding big stuff with more speed or think you might want an 8.38 at some point get the 149.
GET A QUOTEWebFeb 25, 2021 · One way to size your trucks is to think about what you might get in the future, for decks. As an example, 8"-8.5" decks, I'd get an 8.25" truck. Plus/minus .25" works for most people as a ratio. A simpler answer is, get an 8.25" truck. The 4 most popular brands are Indy, Venture, Thunder, Ace. All are good.
GET A QUOTEWebFeb 24, 2021 · But with the continued popularity of the 8.25" deck size, thankfully in 2016, they both released a new truck to fit the gap. Independent now make the "144" and Thunder make the "148" which both have 8.25" axles. Venture, Royal, Krux, Venom among others use the inch scale, going from 5.0" to 5.25", 5.5" or more.
GET A QUOTEWebIt depends what size trucks you have on at the minute, with and 8.25 board it's the top end of recommended deck size for some sizes, I. E indy 139s and at the bottom of the recommended deck size for the next size up I. E indy 149s.
GET A QUOTEWebFeb 21, 2021 · For the perfect truck size, you are aiming to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck matches a 5.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck matches a 5.25″ truck.
GET A QUOTEWebAnti-Hero Classic Eagle 9.0 Skateboard Deck $65.95. Powell Peralta Andy Anderson Heron 9.13 Flight Skateboard Deck $109.95. Heroin The Symmetrical Egg 8.75 Skateboard Deck $68.95. Tactics Realshroom Skateboard Deck $44.95. Heroin The Symmetrical Egg 9.0 Skateboard Deck $68.95. Tactics The Window Skateboard Deck $44.95.
GET A QUOTEWebApr 22, 2012 · Was on the thunder 147 highs with a 8.25 deck for years, just switched to theeve 5.5 on my 8.25 like it just as much. Got a but confused with the 4 different sizes as they make a 5.0 for below 7.75, 5.25 for 7.75 to 8, 5.5 for 8 to 8.25 and a 5.85 for above 8.25. But as said before the bones bushings are a damn plus to have on the trucks, I …
GET A QUOTEWebDouble check the sizing: Use the truck sizing cheat sheet below to make sure you have the right size trucks for the deck you're skating. If you've done all three, you're ready to choose some trucks. If you want to learn more about skateboard trucks, we've got you covered in our All About Skateboard Trucks section.
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