Dont' Trip B Hangers and Baseplates
by Ryan Lee

Bhangers – Don’t Trip

Don’t Trip is teasing some of their work from the past weekend. New precision traditional kingpin trucks.

Don’t Trip Trucks is a company notorious for its role in creating some of the most innovative trucks on the market. The trucks are deceptively light-weight, uniquely designed and come at a mellower price than most high-end trucks. They do this by manufacturing components that are compatible with each other. This allows for versatile engineering and easy manufacturing of new trucks.

Don’t Trip has managed to create an arsenal of high-quality trucks that meet the needs of a wide variety of disciplines. The new Bhangers fit right in as a precision, traditional kingpin truck well suited for carving, pumping or long-distance pushing. They’re compatible with G/Bomb brackets and related DT products.

The Bhangers ship with axles and spacers that offer four different widths depending on configuration: 125, 131, 137 and 143MM. They’re also available with two different baseplate options in 11° or 25°. The 11° baseplates work well with G/Bomb Superfork or wedged decks while the 25° baseplates work well on a flat mount.

Spherical bearings make these some of the only commercially available, precision traditional kingpin trucks at the moment. They’re CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy and ship with RipTide APS bushings and pivot cups.

These unique specifications make the Bhangers a one of a king offering. Hit the link to check them out and cop a set from Don’t Trip. Trucks ship from their shop in Pompano Beach, FL.

Dont’ Trip B Hangers and Baseplates
Dont’ Trip B Hangers and Baseplates
Dont’ Trip B Hangers and Baseplates
Don’t Trip Bhanger Pivot
Don’t Trip Bhanger Assembled with Bennett Baseplate
Don’t Trip Bhanger Assembled with Bennett Baseplate
Don’t Trip Bhanger Assembled with Bennett Baseplate
Don’t Trip Bhanger Bushing Seat
Dont’ Trip B Hangers and Baseplates

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Slide Perfect Redemption Rain Wheel
by LNV

Redemptions – Slide Perfect

New ‘thane from Slide Perfect keeps you skating on rainy days.

New from Gravity House & Slide Perfect are performance rain wheels, the Redemptions. Slide Perfect was created thanks to a passion for longboarding and a need for affordable, performance longboard wheels. After months of research and more than a year in business, they’ve hit the mark!

The Redemptions are a new directional wheel designed specifically for use on wet roads. The horizontal grooves in the contact patch prevent hydroplaning by allowing water to escape, much like a car tire. Vertical grooves provide extra surface area during slide to help reduce and better control speed.

They’re poured in a 78a white ‘thane and measure 72MM tall x 65MM wide. The extra wide contact patch really helps in the wet environments. Each set includes 2 left and 2 right wheels.

Hit the link to visit Gravity House and grab a set! The Redemptions ship from Gravity House based out of Honiton, Devon, UK.

Slide Perfect Redemptions Tread
Slide Perfect Redemptions Packaging
Slide Perfect Redemptions
Slide Perfect Redemptions Promo
Slide Perfect Redemptions Glass

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Nice-Trucks 160MM Downhill Hanger
by LNV

160MM Hanger – Nice-Trucks

New 160MM prototypes from Nice-Trucks feature all the benefits of their wider siblings in a more compact package. Stable at speed. Lots of grip. ETA December 2016.

Nice-Trucks is on the R&D grind with new 160MM hangers. Slated for release later this year, Nice-Trucks team riders have been ripping these new hangers for a few weeks and they’re reporting great results.

The prototype hangers share many of the design and construction characteristics with their wider siblings. Tasteful relief cuts reduce weight and add to the appearance. The stepped bushing seat keeps the bushing secure and the ride stable while the chamfer allows enough flex to to carve if you choose. Spherical rod bearings keep the turn nice and precise but you can also swap these out for an aluminum insert that gives you that surfy feeling. Not sure what trucks are good for you? Read our guide to the best longboard trucks. You’ll learn more about the parts of a truck, how they perform, and the best trucks for your type of riding style.

The 160MM hangers feature a 2MM rake, 1MM less than the 170MM hangers and they’re also flippable. Nice team riders report the trucks are very stable at high speeds and super grippy. They’re expecting a December 2016 release. Keep an eye here for the announcement and hit the link to check out other offerings from the shop at Nice-Trucks!

  • Nice-Trucks 160MM Downhill Hanger
  • Nice-Trucks 160MM Hanger Back
  • Nice-Trucks 160MM Assembled Flippe
  • Nice-Trucks 160MM Hanger Front

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Subsonic Custom Skateboard Builder
by LNV

Custom Builder – Subsonic Skateboards

Subsonic’s new custom skateboard builder program let’s you order the deck of your dreams.

Ever chopped a board? Dreamt about your perfect shape? Wondered how your favorite deck might be with a little customization? Subsonic announced their new Custom Board Builder program earlier this week. Now you can spec out your own custom straight from the Subsonic factory in Seattle.

Subsonic Custom Skateboard Builder

Subsonic Custom Skateboard Builder

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Hurtle Skateboards Stained Maple Deck
by Ryan Lee

Stained Maple – Hurtle Skateboards

Hurtle’s back in a new artist collaboration – the Stained Maple deck. Brad Mallet, DysfunctionalSoldier and Hurtle came together to produce this shreddable art.

Hurtle boards are made either in limited runs or as special one offs. There is no mass production going on in their workshop. Each deck is individually pressed and hand shaped to get every detail as close to perfect as possible. The new Stained Maple deck is a product of Brad Mallett and DysfunctionalSoldier‘s creativity, combined with Hurtle’s skill. They’ve done a handful of artist collaborations previously, each with their own unique twist and this latest piece is no exception.

This deck is one of the most crisp, minimalist and appealing designs we’ve ever seen. The artwork has been burned into the deck using a laser etching process, creating absolutely explosive results. Hurtle views these collaborations as opportunities to push the envelope aesthetically while producing truly exclusive, artistic decks. Make no mistake though, Hurtle’s work can still shred after the picturesque photo-shoots.

Hurtle Skateboards Stained Maple Black and White

Close Up of the Hurtle Skateboards Stained Maple artwork in black and white

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