Rawk - Longboard Wheels
Rawk - Longboard Wheels
Longboard Wheels:
Often longboard wheels are much larger than regular skateboard wheels. The wheels have increased size because a smaller wheel has to spin faster to maintain the same speed. The larger the size the less likely the wheel is to stop rolling, and more likely to simply roll over any bump or crack in the pavement. Another factor is many wheels are specifically designed to grip the road, being made of different materials, while some are made to slide across the pavement without excess wear and tear on the wheel. Typically, longboard wheels are much softer than those on a regular skateboard. the benefits of this include a smoother, quieter ride as less of the vibration is transferred into the rest of the board. Wheel sizes will vary from around 65 mm to 90 mm The hardness of longboard wheels is most often measured in durometer, softer wheels starting at 70A and tougher ones at 85A and above. The softness of a wheel helps determine the point at which it will skid when carving. Softer wheels equate to a more "grippy" feel. This can be useful when trying to slide.
At Rawk we stock a range of longboard wheels suitable for any type of longboard skating. Whatever your budget, you'll find the righ wheels for your longboard at Rawk.
