What durometer bushings should I get?

What durometer bushings should I get?

If you ride a regular skateboard barrel/cone bushings with a hardness between 87A and 92A should be fine. Heavier riders should consider 94A, kids need softer bushings, 85A to 90A should work for most kids under 12.

What is bushing durometer?

Bushing durometer designates the hardness of the urethane used in the bushing. Durometers can range from 60a all the way to 100a, the larger the number the harder the bushing. Harder bushings are more restrictive and can be more stable at speed.

What durometer are Thunder bushings?

Buy Thunder Bushings at the longboard shop in The Hague, Netherlands Color Yellow Durometer 90A.

What durometer are independent bushings?

According to Independent all stock bushings are 90a for stage 11s. The new ones will get softer as you break them in.

What are hard bushings for?

Harder bushings provide more resistance (better for larger riders) and softer bushings provide less resistance (better for smaller riders). Getting the correct durometer (hardness) for your bushings is the most important part in getting your trucks to perform the way you want them to.

What are Eliminator bushings?

These bushings are the most restrictive of the Venom bushings lineup. And what that means, is less twitch and more stability. The Eliminators are larger than your standard barrel bushing, limiting your lean and turn.

How often should you change skateboard bushings?

We recommend that you not ride your skateboard through puddles, rain, or in the sand. About every six months you should have your bushings replaced.

How do you break in your bushings?

Loosen the bolt on your skateboard trucks. Bushings are made of rubber and are extremely stiff when they are new. When you reassemble your trucks with the new bushings, do not tighten the bolt completely. This will give you some wiggle room to work with while the bushings gain their shape and soften.

Should I get soft or hard bushings?

Softer bushings are easier for your hanger to compress, and therefore it is easier to turn on softer bushings. Harder bushings result in stiffer turns. Importantly, how tight or loose you keep your bushings also effects your skateboard’s turn responsiveness. Harder bushings result in stiffer turns.

What are the softest bushings?

Just like longboard and skateboard wheels, bushings have durometer ratings that asses their hardness. Most bushings range from very soft 78a to very hard 98a. 78-83a bushings are considered to be soft, 84-90a bushings fall in the medium range, and 91-98a bushings are considered to be hard.

What kind of durometer is on rubber bushings?

The car sitting in your garage right now has about a 60A durometer on its rubber bushings, anything any higher will add some NVH to your daily commute. A big debate in the aftermarket car parts world is which material is better, Polyurethane or Rubber.

What’s the difference between a 80b and 100A durometer?

So an 80b durometer is the same as 100a durometer. Skateboard truck bushings are measured by durometer, or hardness. Most companies use the Durometer A scale, which ranges from 1-100 (the higher the number, the harder the bushings).

What is the hardness of a longboard bushing?

BUSHING DUROMETER. Just like longboard and skateboard wheels, bushings have durometer ratings that asses their hardness. Most bushings range from very soft 78a to very hard 98a. 78-83a bushings are considered to be soft, 84-90a bushings fall in the medium range, and 91-98a bushings are considered to be hard.

How are bushings measured on a skateboard truck?

Skateboard truck bushings are measured by durometer, or hardness. Most companies use the Durometer A scale, which ranges from 1-100 (the higher the number, the harder the bushings). A handful of companies use the Durometer B scale, which measures 20 points lower and allows the scale an extra 20 points for harder bushings.