Are Thunder Hollow lights good?
Are Thunder Hollow lights good?
Overall Impression. The Thunder Hollow Lights ($55) are great skateboarding trucks for anyone who is all about keeping things as light as possible. They slide well, they’re durable, and they turn great. There really are no negatives.
Are thunders good for trucks?
Indys are great for chunky ledges because of all the metal on the truck. At a certain point, grooves will start to form which helps you to lock-in you grind. Thunders however often need replacement once you groove them in. Overall Thunders are considered the best when it comes to grinding.
Are Thunder Trucks stable?
The low Superlights felt like, well, like Ventures. They are highly stable thanks to the geometry that puts the axle almost directly over the truck bolts nearest the ends of the board. This gives a long wheelbase to the board and also increases the force necessary to lift the nose or tail of the board.
Are Thunder Hollow lights low or high?
Thunder no longer offers a Hi, or a Low truck. There new lines all can be considered a mid standing at about 50-52mm tall.
What are the lightest thunder trucks?
Finally, there are the Thunder Titanium Lights, these are Thunder’s lightest truck, with extra strong titanium axles, same hollow kingpins and the custom forged aluminium baseplates. All of Thunder’s trucks are guaranteed for life.
How long do thunder trucks last?
about 6-8 months
Usually they last about 6-8 months or so.
Are hollow or standard trucks better?
Lighter trucks won’t help you ollie higher, but aluminum is usually stronger than the mix of metal trucks are made out of. Hollows aren’t that much more expensive as regular trucks but there isn’t a difference in performance.
How much do Thunder Hollow lights weight?
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| Size | 7.6 axle | 8.25 axle |
|---|---|---|
| Hanger (mm): | 127.0 | 143.4 |
| Board Range (in): | 7.38 – 8.0 | 8.0 – 8.5 |
| Height (mm): | 49.78 | 52.3 |
| Weight (g): | 291.4 | 324.0 |
Where are thunder trucks made?
San Francisco
Thunder Trucks: Made in USA Their trucks are produced by Ermico Enterprises on location in San Francisco. Ermico is the only foundry in the States which focuses exclusively on the production of skateboard trucks and can be considered “specialists”.
What are low skateboard trucks good for?
Low trucks are generally for tech skating as the wheels sit closer to the board, creating a tighter center of gravity, making flip tricks a bit easier. You’ll want to ride smaller wheels, 48mm to 53mm, to avoid wheel bite. Low Trucks are better suited to ledge grinds and general ‘tech’ skatepark skating.
