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https://www.riptidesports.com/pages/bushing-recommendation.html In order for us to make an informed bushing recommendation, we would appreciate the following information:1) The brand of truck you are using plus the base plate angles and hanger width.2) The bushing brand, duro and shape that are in the trucks currently.3) How the trucks feel and what you want to change: Looser, tighter, more stable, less stable, more rebound, less rebound, etc..4) Type of skating you want to use the setup for …

RipTide Sports came into being as we could not find the feel we were looking for in our boards when it came time to hit the streets and hills of Santa Barbara!  Nine years later and we are even more committed to developing new accessories such as Bearing Lubrication Oil,  custom bushing formulas, durometers and shapes that will improve the feel and performance of your ride.  RipTide is also the only aftermarket accessory upgrade manufacturer that offers products for every sin …

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 …

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).                        …

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 …