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Review by Wheelbase Magazine - Tried & True June 2017
Riptide APS & Krank BushingsBushings are an essential part to any setup, and when properly dialed in to a rider’s style and preference can make a once “Dead” setup both precise and responsive. Riptide knows this all too well, and continues to perfect bushing and other products to fit every skater’s needs. We have rolled on some form of Riptide for quite a while, and have found their bushing to be some our favorites for a dialed in setup; be it downhill, street, you name it and riptide has improv
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1st Jul 2017
Which FootStop Do I Choose?
Why would I choose to use a FootStop?Gives you exactly the
same starting/balance point each time you skate which allows you to skate with
more confidence & consistency. If
you skate at night, you always know where your foot is on the deck without
seeing it.Which FootStop should I choose?
If you don't move your
foot much when you ride - choose a concave shape (In-Side, In-&-Out, I/O
Mini).
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1st May 2017
Urethane Formulas Explained
APS™ FORMULA:
ANIMATED POLYMER SYSTEMAs the name implies, this compound is
very lively and offers high rebound with lots of control and lean. For
the same durometer, the APS will turn 10% to 15% more than the same
durometer of other brands. In addition, the APS does not
change much when you tighten the kingpin nut past snug. We recommend
tightening to the point where it is difficult to turn the bushing in the
bushing seat by hand. Use a flat washer for lower resistance and a cupped
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1st May 2017
Longboard Pivot Cup Selection
1st Apr 2017
Tall Series Bushings Create Better Enhancements
When you're coasting down an entertainingly dynamic road with tons of twists and pulling turns, do you feel like you're on top of the world? Riding at high speeds and turning in gripping ways can make a rider feel like they are literally flying in the back of a fast jet. The g-force feelings that come from very fast turns are some of the coolest feelings anyone can ever experience. RipTide Sports understands every aspect of riding longboards at immaculately high speeds, which is why we've&n
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8th May 2014