Rawk - Longboard Trucks
Rawk - Longboard Trucks
Longboard Trucks:
The trucks are the mounts for attaching the wheels to the longboard deck and provide the steering mechanism for the board by turning in the direction of the rider's lean. A set of trucks is made up of a baseplate which screws to the deck, a hanger which holds the axle�"which in turn holds the wheels. They are connected by a kingpin with flexible polyurethane bushings to control flex and turning.
There are several different types of longboard trucks, the primary difference is that the hangers are often wider to accommodate the different sized decks, with 150 mm and 180 mm being two of the most common widths. There are also different longboard trucks for different disciplines, as well as multi-purpose trucks. Many trucks are equipped with special features, such as inverted kingpins, as well as spring-loaded trucks, and variable tilt designs. Trucks designed for maneuverability will have a softer polyurethane bushing or spring, which allow the truck to turn with ease. A downhill-type truck will usually have a harder bushing or spring to stabilize the board at high speeds.
Whatever your style of longboarding, you'll find the right trucks that you need here at Rawk, the longboard truck online superstore.
