Arclite Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hey there. Beginning slider here. I know you're supposed to break in your wheels before sliding. And I've been riding on these wheels about 15 miles a week for 3 weeks before my sliding sessions last saturday. Yesterday I noticed small small small small cracks in one of the wheels. One crack is bigger than the others (nobody make a joke) They're 76mm 83a wheels. And its hard to get pictures its so small. Are they starting to chunk? Should I ride more and ease up on the sliding for now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I'd probably stop sliding those wheels all together. You want wheels that "sand" rather than crumble like a cookie. Yours are starting that process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 what kind of wheel? Slalom style/shape wheels will most often chunk, you want to slide either reshape the wheel or get a wheel more suited to sliding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 what kind of wheel? Slalom style/shape wheels will most often chunk, you want to slide either reshape the wheel or get a wheel more suited to sliding You mean Square or Round? Just cleaned my bearings... Messy work. Switching to my round wheels now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 You mean Square or Round?Just cleaned my bearings... Messy work. Switching to my round wheels now. square lipped wheels, Zigs, Seismics etc are intended for traction....they will slide but at the expense of wheel integrity (chunking) Round lipped wheels, so called free ride wheels are intended for sliding (though most are good all round wheels) and will wear much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 My favorite slide wheels are bones orig or re-issue cubic or mini-cubics in 90+ duro - excellent! Most pool wheels will work great. Get disposable rubber gloves for bearing cleaning - esp. if using the carb cleaner / alcohol method. -RF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Just cleaned my bearings... Messy work. Switching to my round wheels now. Biltin bearings FTW!!! Super easy to clean. I just leave the shield on too, since it's only shielded on one side, and the shield isn't rubber or some other synthetic material that gets eaten up by alcohol. Just slide onto the long screw, secure, add alcohol to half way mark, put in bottle, shake a bit, let sit for a few hours right side up, shake some more, then let sit upside down for a few more hours. Oh yeah, and definitely round edged wheels for sliding. I'm gonna pick up some retro freerides. They're the perfect size too 72mm. Anything over 76mm is just overkill unless you have SUPER bad roads with cracks and crevices everywhere and really need bigger wheels to roll over it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Even better and faster - shake 'em with carb cleaner for 2 minutes, then drain (no need to let dry) on newspaper while cleaning the shaker bottle. Then shake 'em with alcohol one minute, remove, tap out the excess on newspaper and let 'em dry open side up. Must be completely dry before re-lubing with bearing oil. Can use a hair dryer but let cool completely before lubing. I always use metal sheilded bearings with the inside shield popped off for good. This is purely for racing/speed - my free ride bearings get Pleasure Tools gel lube and rubber seals on both sides and get cleaned once a year or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 My favorite slide wheels are bones orig or re-issue cubic or mini-cubics in 90+ duro - excellent! Most pool wheels will work great.Get disposable rubber gloves for bearing cleaning - esp. if using the carb cleaner / alcohol method. -RF I've heard good things about Gumballs for sliding. I find it hard to believe. But can anyone verify this? Biltin bearings FTW!!! Super easy to clean. I just leave the shield on too, since it's only shielded on one side, and the shield isn't rubber or some other synthetic material that gets eaten up by alcohol.Just slide onto the long screw, secure, add alcohol to half way mark, put in bottle, shake a bit, let sit for a few hours right side up, shake some more, then let sit upside down for a few more hours. Oh yeah, and definitely round edged wheels for sliding. I'm gonna pick up some retro freerides. They're the perfect size too 72mm. Anything over 76mm is just overkill unless you have SUPER bad roads with cracks and crevices everywhere and really need bigger wheels to roll over it all. You lost me on the 2nd paragraph.... I just hosed them down with tri flow superior lubricant. I was going off the "About - Skateboarding" website. It said if you plan on wearing them out quickly or if they were cheap bearings then go the easy way and hose em down with tri flow. It definitely worked though. They're like $15 bearings. Speedy Lunatic Abec 7's I'll upgrade to some of Abec 11's weird lookin' bearings later. Even better and faster - shake 'em with carb cleaner for 2 minutes, then drain (no need to let dry) on newspaper while cleaning the shaker bottle. Then shake 'em with alcohol one minute, remove, tap out the excess on newspaper and let 'em dry open side up. Must be completely dry before re-lubing with bearing oil. Can use a hair dryer but let cool completely before lubing. I always use metal sheilded bearings with the inside shield popped off for good. This is purely for racing/speed - my free ride bearings get Pleasure Tools gel lube and rubber seals on both sides and get cleaned once a year or less. I again, just hosed them down with lubricant. Tri Flow Superior Lubricant - Aerosol Can A lot of black looking smudge came out. then I wiped the excess dirt off with a paper towel And let them dry on 9 paper towels over night. Nice and smooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 See the following as far as cleaning tools are concerned... http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/oust-speed-kleen-kit.aspx http://www.bonesbearings.com/products/accessories/bearing-cleaner/ I use the bones one. I got it for $10. You could just as easily make one for cheaper i'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I use the bones one. I got it for $10. You could just as easily make one for cheaper i'm sure. Most likely. Whats the scoop on orangatang in heats? Good for sliding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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