bobdea Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 but is there something similar but cheaper with close to the same quality/size/feel? I just bought a set and I love them but it would get real pricey to put them on all my boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinsmiley Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Maybe these?? http://www.solidskate.com/wheel/landy.shtml Different feel to the Gummies but very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 77mm Landy Hawgs are centerset not offset like Gumballs but having used both they actually feel similar...to me though I like the Hawgs better at speed. Right now MHM has the Hawgs on sale for $35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 I got a screamin' deal on a set of the gummies from a member here so for now I'm set now I just wish I could skate better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 I got a screamin' deal on a set of the gummies from a member here I still have access to some if any other Bomber type people are interested in a purchase. ;) ;) Email me through my profile..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 but is there something similar but cheaper with close to the same quality/size/feel?I just bought a set and I love them but it would get real pricey to put them on all my boards. Bob, A few sets available here (not mine) for good price / shipping... http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=5244 Get on it! -RF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Bob,A few sets available here (not mine) for good price / shipping... http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=5244 Get on it! -RF Looks familiar eh Bob? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 yup, same guy! good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I got a screamin' deal on a set of the gummies from a member here so for now I'm set now I just wish I could skate better! BOB, emailed ya . My buddy wants some of those wheels. We gotta put a skate session together soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 thanks for the info longboards rule http://www.loadedboards.com/shops/Videos/videomakeyousmiletrailer.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 wooo! just did the running man off of my deck mental note: gum balls hop, skip and jump, not slide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuejam Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 mmm they slide fine. You just need to lean back a little. More surfy, bend those knees, get a hand down on the concrete wave ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 mmm they slide fine. You just need to lean back a little. More surfy, bend those knees, get a hand down on the concrete wave ;) yeah, they slide... for about .2 seconds before coming to a complete stop and launching you!:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubz Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 They will slide but dont be expecting to do any pendulums (sp?) at least the level and grade of hill I have been going down. I am still having trouble trying upright slides on gummies, gonna order something a bit harder, but I love the gumballs other wise. EJECT!!!!! is what they will do to you if you are not payiong attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 i can only do stand up slides with them on "groomed" concrete (used on bridges and in some garages around here... looks like chord, is made of concrete, and lowers the amount of traction you have on a longboard signifigantly). Im looking into getting some Flashbacks in a higher duro once im finished with these gummies. When I get a real DH board, it'll definately have the gumballs though:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 When I get a real DH board, it'll definately have the gumballs though:biggthump If you intend to do full-on DH at speeds above 40mph then look at vented core wheels like the Seismic Blast Waves or Abec11 Flywheels. Bearings can heat up and melt cores/wheels at high speeds - leading to a VERY bad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 hmm, never considered that, although i should have. sounds like a pretty good idea actually. im also going to be looking into new bearings. I don't care for really fast bearings, i'll be going really fast regardless, i want the most durable ones... would that be the builtins are are there other, better bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paragonUE Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 , i'll be going really fast regardless not as fast as me, sheesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 hmm, never considered that, although i should have. sounds like a pretty good idea actually. im also going to be looking into new bearings. I don't care for really fast bearings, i'll be going really fast regardless, i want the most durable ones... would that be the builtins are are there other, better bearings? Biltins are pretty darn fast - but not the most durable, they are made in China. For the price your best bet is Pleasure Tool bearings (www.edsbearings.com) - you can have ABEC 7's (sealed or shielded) for about $15 shipped - and only $40 for the CERAMICS! I race on the A7 shielded and they are faster than my Biltins once I clean out the gel lube and use racing oil (Oust Met-Ol) in them. If you don't want ultimate speed just leave the gel lube in them, still plenty fast. Or get the A5's and save even more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 cool, thanks:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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