How do I make my cruiser board more stable?

The easiest option to make your TKP more stable (ie, make your skateboard stable), is to simply tighten down the kingpin nut. Doing this makes the bushings deform and bunch up, and it makes your truck feel more stable.

Can you use skateboard trucks on a cruiser?

Standard trucks can be used both for cruising and tricks but don’t carve like reverse kingpin trucks. This doesn’t mean they are bad for cruising, most complete cruisers come with standard trucks and offer a great cruising experience.

What happens if you put longboard trucks on a skateboard?

No you can’t. Longboard truck hangers are wider to accommodate the difference in deck size (most longboard trucks are either 150mm or 180mm). Because of this size difference, skateboard trucks and longboard trucks can’t be used interchangeably.

Which way should longboard trucks face?

Standard kingpin trucks should be placed so that the kingpin and the bushings of each truck face inwards, toward the center of the deck. Reverse kingpin trucks should be placed so that the kingpin and the bushings of each truck face outwards, toward the tip and tail of the deck.

How tight should trucks be on a longboard?

The trucks should be as loose as you feel comfortable when you’re first starting out. Be sure not to compress the bushings when adjusting your trucks. Once you’re comfortable with your board, loosen your trucks up a hair so that they feel slightly uncomfortable.

What trucks do cruiser skateboards use?

We generally recommend the standard style trucks for cruising board with kicktails since it allows for nice sharp response from the use of the tail.

• Paris 129mm Matte Black Street Skateboard Truck.
• 149mm Paris Street with Gold Hardware Skateboard Truck.
• 169mm Independent Stage 11 New School and Old School Pattern Truck.

Can you put reverse kingpin trucks on a cruiser board?

They are used for longboarding, downhill, carving, cruising, freeride, and freestyle. Reverse kingpin trucks sit lower and are more stable than standard trucks. They can fit on drop through or top mount decks.

Are wider trucks more stable?

If your truck is a bit wider then your ride will be more stable, but your edge pressure will be reduced meaning you need to make a greater of an effort to turn.

What are longboard trucks and how do they work?

Longboard trucks feature softer bushings to allow for easy turning and maneuverability. Downhill longboard trucks should have stiffer bushings to stabilize the longboard at high speeds. When buying longboard trucks, you will receive the two skate trucks necessary to assemble your longboard.

What does 50 degree mean on a longboard?

High Degree Longboard Trucks. Most reverse kingpin trucks come stock with 50 degree baseplates. This high angle makes trucks tall and divey. Putting a small amount of pressure on the edge of your deck will make your setup turn a large amount.

Are longboard trucks good for carving?

These trucks are great for transportation, carving and freestyle because they are highly responsive and give the setup a fun, carvy ride. Most longboard trucks fall somewhere in the middle to provide a more versatile truck that can be more easily customized for any type of riding.

What size axles do I need for my longboard?

A 9” axle has a hanger width of 160mm and a 10” axle has a hanger width of 184mm. Most longboard decks are 9-10” wide, so 9-10” axles or 150-180mm hangers are the standard sizes for longboard trucks. In general, a wider truck will be more stable but less responsive while a narrower truck will be less stable but more responsive.