Are Shark Wheels Good for Surfskating?

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In this surfskate review video I review Shark Wheels to see if they are good for surfskating specifically.
To test surfskate wheels, I ask the following questions:
1. How well do they grip for tight carving?
2. How well do they pump?
3. How well do they handle rough surfaces?
4. How fast are they?
5. How comfortable are they?
6. How well do they slide?
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Shark Wheels Review Introduction
01:47 Six Questions to Test Surfskate Wheels
02:57 Test Environment #1: Steep, Rough Hill
04:38 Test Environment #2: Sidewalk Cracks
05:37 Test Environment #3: Steep Hill Paved with Bricks
06:40 Test Environment #4: Pumping & Carving on Smooth Pavement
07:56 Shark Wheels Speed Test in Parking Garage
09:33 Shark Wheels Review Recap
13:00 Analyzing Shark Wheels' Website Claims for Surfskating
The surfskate I use in this surfskate review video is a custom set-up that includes:
Soulboardiy Revolution Adam Surfskate Deck: soulboardiy.com/revolution/
YOW Meraki Surfskate Trucks: yowsurf.com/yowsurf/yow-merak...
Seismic 66mm 79A Hot Spots Wheels (Plum): seismicskate.com/product/66mm...
Tekton Steel Bearings
Learn more about surfskating, learn how to surfskate, and choose your surfskate at Surfskate Love: www.surfskate.love
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@tankboy19 3 жыл бұрын

Every single video you put out comes right out of my questions list, I don't even bother asking you to do things because I know you're already gonna do them for the good of the surfskate community

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

It's not because I'm smart, man. It's because we all have the same struggles in the industry. Someone has to do it!

@SkateTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

it was about time that somebody did a honest review of the sharkwheels, they look so clearly inappropriate for rough terrains, respect for the original design, but it was sad that they pushed the marketing promoting fake qualities. Keep it up.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

I think everyone is kinda starting to figure out they’re mostly just marketing hype.

@georgetsakoumakos1766 2 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove I would like to thank you for the videos for this "sport", I am looking for the best experience and you're the man, while Patrick from Waterborne will be the dealer, for me. He has so damn good prices on fine products.

@alejandromoran4127 16 күн бұрын

Yo adquirí un juego junto con los trucks y más de un mes y no han llegado, ya pedí el reembolso y hasta eso estoy batallando para que lo hagan, estoy en mexico

@adamsheffield2684 3 жыл бұрын

I like my Shark Wheels as well as my other wheels. I think the main difference is that Shark wheels have rounder edges versus the flat edges of other wheels, and that effects any wheel's grip... pumping & sliding. Shark wheels are most effective for me in wetter conditions. Bottom line: I keep a variety of wheels with me, and swap them out as needed. Good review!

@silverhiver 3 жыл бұрын

Dudes here just reading my mind and answering all my questions with his videos. Great job man!!

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@coreygorman2809 3 жыл бұрын

I finally tried the 60mm California Rolls that I had lying around on my Yow Teahupoo. I’ve been riding them for about a month, now. I find these wheels to give much better slide control and don’t have as much foot fatigue after 30+ minutes of riding as compared to the stock wheels. I didn’t notice any deterioration in pumping performance as I am still able to ascend all the same inclines with the Shark Wheels. I use my surfskate for a lot of A -> B riding on the street and have to deal with a lot of crappy Illinois roads. Only real negative is that the smaller diameter Cali Rolls seem to get hung up easier on irregular sidewalks. Went back to try stock wheels, again, and didn’t like the fact that it was harder to slide to brake around cars and crowded areas. Will be switching back to the shark wheels...

@I.K.E.L.O.S 3 жыл бұрын

I don't surfskate at all and I have shark wheels on my board and idk from experience how they are for surfskating but I will say they are amazing for going on roads with lots of gravel and little pebbles on it. I've never slid my board so I don't know how it is for sliding. Idk how fast I go with them compared to my other wheels. But one thing I do know is rough terrain these wheels kill it. I mean take any regular smooth wheel and everytime I hit a little pebble my board comes to a complete stop and I fall off(originally had 85mm orangatang) and these are small little pebbles. Most of these are half the size of a dime. But man hitting those with my 85s my board always stopped and It was a rough experience. Having the shark wheels I never have that experience now and I'm honestly afraid of going back to normal wheels cuz of how terrible normal wheels are for those stupid pebbles. Now the paved trails I go on are not gravel off road trails. They are paved asphalt but there are little pebbles here n there and my normal wheels simply can't handle them. So I do have to give it to shark wheels for being able to handle pebbles and small rocks. Is it good for sliding or going faster? Probably not but it definently is a must if you live in a place with bad road conditions that aren't perfectly clear and smooth.

@sageoz9886 8 ай бұрын

Agreed! I have made my own version modifying regular wheels. I’ll carve out one or two wave grooves around the wheel but leave the edges pretty much normal. I find this gives the benefits of the Shark wheel but retain the better straight edge. I’ve done this with Caguamas, Superfly 107’s and TB 110’s (my favorite).

@jultar5249 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I was asking myself about those wheels ! Money saving review ! I'm waiting for the next review ! Great job !

@mauricem.9014 3 жыл бұрын

I‘m already looking forward to your next review! 👍

@JohnWickOG Жыл бұрын

This channel has helped at least more than a few times! I Appreciate you!

@ginococamir6927 Жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying the Surfskate Love wheels! Ordered a Soulboardy with Carver CX. Thanks for your recommendations. Wonderful for an older surfer/ skater. Easy to pump uphill and more than adequate for practicing bottom turns, cutbacks, etc.. Thanks for the time you put into the sport.

@jingchiehpoh9349 2 жыл бұрын

really helpful in helping me deciding on these wheels. thanks

@cesdevilallonga 3 жыл бұрын

I saw all the videos the last year...and everybody said they were fine. Now I saw yours and another video I saw from a cool guy saying they don´t work so well and I believe it. Thank you I was just about!

@tonyb.7158 10 ай бұрын

Subbed! Wow great informative vid! Thanks for testing these.

@somp.24 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review!

@AdnanCucak 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing, I was Just thinking about this today and I happened upon your channel without even looking you up! Amazing!! I just got myself a Waterbourne system

@anthonystrazza4586 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man you saved me some money and answered all my questions

@lesstroddenpath3726 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I wasn't looking at them, and stumbling onto your review. Yup, I confirmed my sus on it. Cheers, mate!

@edhumm 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review! Thank you. I also have a set of Shark wheels, 72mm, which I got for my longboard last year, mostly for the wet and was very unimpressed! I also tried them on my surfskate and again like you, I found they did not handle well. They are not comfy and slide out when you really don't want them to. This is mostly down to the reduced contact patch, but also and most importantly due to the soft/rounded edges. Traditionally, the more square the edge of the wheel is, the better the grip it will afford you. The more rounded a wheel is at its edge, the more release it will have. So normally rain wheels would have a hard square edge and three grooves cut into them to help disperse the water and still grip on the edge. As you said, they just seem sluggish and not much fun. I no longer ride these wheels on any of my boards... Thanks again for great honest content, keep up the good work :)

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Sluggish. Yes. That's exactly the word.

@sallygavin3499 2 жыл бұрын

When trying to find an analytical review that will sufficiently answer questions when it comes to something as new and hands on, as well as diverse, as surfskating.. I haven't found a single review online via video or text that is worth a damn. Until now. I can actually extrapolate what you're saying to my practical experiences while riding. And when I was planning on buying another c7 because it's what I know, because I couldn't find a good review, I'm very likely going to get a YOW now.. possibly a slide. when you can only afford a single surfskate, getting a review as in depth and helpful as your reviews have been, has been more than useful. These reviews are indisputable, logical, comprehensive, analytical and useful in every aspect of surfskate. Thank you Steve!

@timmydee7396 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest review mate. Wanted to use them on my surfskate rather than longboard, glad I watched your video. Sub'ed too as I am a surf skater too.

@michaell8002 3 жыл бұрын

Great question..answered! Great vid🤙

@bubbabubbie1 2 жыл бұрын

Your back foot was way back making it slide effortless. Move it forward a little bit more. From my surfing background you learn to move your back foot to loosen up the board or to make it stiffer for more control and efficient pump

@Stylishtoni Жыл бұрын

Had to watch this again! Got a friend itching to buy shark wheels, sent him this link to watch!

@loadedmode2885 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful brother, thanks for the video

@SunriseSessions 3 жыл бұрын

It would be really great to see a video on a comparison of all the other wheels you have there! You've pretty much got my wishlist lying in front of you 😂

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'll be coming out with a wheel review within a month. Thank you!

@anthonyfryer742 Жыл бұрын

Tru pro here Yes sir!!! Thanks for the inspection.

@nat-lj8kt 3 жыл бұрын

Downhill wheel companies use the best materials and have the best research with capable riders. They optimize wheels for grip, slip, durability and most importantly the rebound of the specific formula used. I love Seismic wheels. Also used Orangatang and some downhill hawgs wheels. They are all fine. If I'm timing myself then usually Seismic thane with better rebound comes out ahead. Sharkwheels can't really keep quarter of the promises they give and a quarter would have been fine with what they promise.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

We track. Seismic 69mm 78A plums are by far my favorite surfskating wheels. Oops! Just gave a spoiler on my upcoming wheel review. 😉

@Rideables 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've also expected them to be the most slippery sideways, vs other square lip ones like Carver Concaves, YOW Cinetic, or Orangatang Kegels

@fluffyandblue1829 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you! 👍👏

@Towkeeyoh 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video, very insightful. The format, questions and summary are all great. Visuals & editing are fine it works well! Overall great work, but the audio really leaves much to be desired. The voice recording is peaking and only coming out from my left earphone. I want to love this video more! Looking forward to better audio in the coming videos! A quick cheat in such audio predicament is to either duplicate the voice track, leave the existing one and have the new one panned to the right side. Or just pan the audio of the current file, so my right ear doesn't feel so left out. Once again great work Steve! Keep it up!

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have ordered a new expensive mic that should be here within a week. Thanks!

@Towkeeyoh 3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove yay!

@360vroomers Жыл бұрын

Thanks one note is that some say they hate the shark wheels until they used them for a long time. 🤷‍♂️

@pakjirass2015 3 жыл бұрын

My city, the shark wheels buying is very famous! Thanks for your useful review. It’s one of new experience for riding the surfskate, really. So, I love cruising style then I won’t buy it. 🤪 Thank you very much 🇹🇭🤍🙏🏻

@winstonsmith9619 Жыл бұрын

Good to know. They called my attention due to the look and the fact that I run on rough surfaces. I've been surfskating for around a month and love it. I have a couple of Slide boards: Gussie and Evo Bandana. but I was wondering if I should get something like that for rough terrains, smaller ones for faster pumping, harder ones for easier snaps.... My area is quite rainy anyway and even with the 78a slides it feels risky pumping hard on wet surfaces (involuntary snaps sometimes) so I guess I should go on with the ones I have and try different stuff according to the surface and wet/dry condition depending on the day when I'm more experienced.

@FlowJunkee65 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the time and effort you invested into making this comparison review -- appreciate it. BTW, since you have a great deal of experiencing with all sorts of different wheels for surf skating, have you found a particular one that excels in ALL the categories for which you tested the Shark Wheels? Awesome channel, too. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

@SurfskateLove 6 ай бұрын

surfskate.love/best-surfskate-wheels/

@prossit73 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, helped me a lot, tks!

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paulo!

@claudiocra10 Жыл бұрын

easy to figure out! if you always had the old one wheels ,you learned with the old fashion, now with the new one will be different! I have both ! for longboard I have shark and small board I have the old style. Sometimes I do like to use Shark on my small board , because slide more on curves , makes me get better on my balance .

@robsonrobson4999 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for not letting me make the mistake of buying them. Not pumpable = garbage.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel about it.

@remsv9075 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah ! Thanks for that complete answer ! 👍🤙 Did you ever tried Entitlement Urethane wheels ? Made for Freebord at first, longboarders love them. I love the Marina for surfskate 😉👌

@Weavesurfskate 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to try them oneday. cool video ;)

@AWSMEAD 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I'll stick with standard slide wheels. Cheers!

@MrFreezook 3 жыл бұрын

It's a bit hard to give a say on wheels regarding Durometer and speed. I tend to say that hard wheels have less friction so therefore faster but less grip. So overall final say is that Hard wheels have faster acceleration but lower comfort top speed. So what Shark wheels say on their website regarding less friction hmmmm... I know what they are saying, they are saying less contact coz of the grooves, but lets face it, they are still soft wheels. So it's only in comparison with same size and softness of wheels. + also them saying that it's better for sliding, well, not really coz it's still in comparison to same size and softness of wheels. They just like the grooves so much and did their best to promote it and make it shine. hehehhehe. Thx for the review, I really enjoy your reviews. Keep Surfskating, I feel like your style still has a lot to discover ;) 👍

@somp.24 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever i feel like buying those wheels for my surfskate. I come here and watch your video one more time to stop that thoughts. Lol

@patrickstarr5141 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding sharks wheels only for a good year now, I dunno I’ve always loved em

@diegoitalia3117 3 жыл бұрын

I saw this wheels many years ago but never tryed them... Anyway you confirmed what I always thought just looking at them... Try Orangatang model Fat Free or Stimulus On the yellow version... this wheels will amaze you. Also Rad model glide White color are soo good

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll be doing a wheel review soon. Will include three types of Orangatangs.

@Sarah-ev1gj 3 жыл бұрын

Differences in wheel hardness in wheels of the same durometer are due to differences in the urethane formulas of the wheels.

@fdevlin5932 3 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to choose a Srfsk8 wheel, because if you like to do check slides and cess slides and stuff like that, you don’t want a square lip because they’re hard to slide and the lips can hang up and chip. But if you really want to get down with the pump action, you want a sharp square lip for maximum grip. It’s a tough call.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Best of all worlds for what you're describing is Slide wheels. Love 'em.

@fdevlin5932 3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove Thank you I’ll definitely check those out

@fdevlin5932 3 жыл бұрын

I take it you mean the wheels from Slidesurfskates . com ?

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

@@fdevlin5932 Yes. The stock wheels that come on Slide boards. Not sure if/where you can get them separately.

@briansimko1049 3 жыл бұрын

For rough surfaces I’m looking at trying the Bones Rough Riders 59mm next. If you like sliding, the Powell Peralta soft slide series of wheels (like Snakes,and Gslides) are amazing.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a set of snakes. Doing a wheel review soon .

@briansimko1049 3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove Nice. The snakes are a perfect balance of grip and slide, and when you slide it’s extremely smooth and predictable. According to Powell Peralta, the Black colored urethane has more grip than the other colors.

@jamest4016 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just saved me some money! I’ll stick with my Avalons.

@OLGMC 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to surfskateing and got my first YOW teahupoo last week. My question regarding wheels is, can I just experiment with differents width / diameter or is it best to remain around the same numbers my stock ones came in? Seems like the white wheels YOW ships their boards with aren't for sale on their website so should I want to change them, I guess I'll have to search for other ones

@jasonkiely4021 2 жыл бұрын

Review is quiet handy👍🏻 Just a bit of feedback though the audio when u outside is very weak.

@bradleymcdaniel8226 3 жыл бұрын

Put a set on my blue haze cx. For me it just wasnt enough contact to get a good pump. I love these wheels for a to b and taking hills. I live in Illinois and it's fun seeing the rock that would kill me, just shoot out from the side of my wheel 😂

@znebrem 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting

@bjay5241 Жыл бұрын

What kind of wheels would you recommend on this brick road? I have such sidewalks here and its just vibrating till i cant feel my feet anymore. (I have a slide 33" 70mm 78A) I guess bigger wheels would be better, but i dont know which one are the right choice.

@SurfskateLove Жыл бұрын

surfskate.love/best-surfskate-wheels/

@jessejustice454 3 жыл бұрын

MY SMOOTHSTAR IS IN THE MAIL!!!

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

🙌

@KooKaRoach727 6 ай бұрын

Got my kai lenny carver about3 4 months..I love it I thought it was the greatest skateboard over ever ridden Until it was time for new wheels and bearing...put on some reds bones bearings and a set of fat free orangotang wheels and Holy fuuuuck it feels like there is a motor on the thing.insane wish I put them on sooner no way it was this good when 1st bought thx guys.SSL Crew one Live peece

@fitforfreelance Жыл бұрын

I felt like I was pushing more and cruising a shorter distance when I put them on my longboard

@GamerIHardlyKnowHer Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Saved me 50 bucks. Lol But is there anything that you would recommend for rough pavements? I bought an "Onda Longa" with huge wheels but it's 5.5 kilo which is just a pain to carry around.

@SurfskateLove Жыл бұрын

I would say anything between 70mm and 75mm and under 80a durometer.

@theawesomeslimes 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great review! As a surfskater, all I want to know is: does it pump real good? Thank you for answering: No.

@jurikan 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it does

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

@@jurikan Ben, I was waiting for your response. 😂 What other wheels have you tried?

@petiixblender 3 жыл бұрын

From actual experience i can tell it is bad for pumping. Unless your target is a heavy leg workout.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

@@petiixblender Wholeheartedly agree. My experience exactly.

@baohuynh2133 3 жыл бұрын

are you highly recommend the best wheel in your opinion please?

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

You'll have to wait for my next review! 😉

@hariz93 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I just changed to meraki trucks! However now i get wheel bites. How do i avoid getting wheel bites?

@SurfskateLove 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to avoid on a Meraki. You just have to get the feel of it to not lean too far forward. You can also add riser pads.

@hariz93 2 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove alright! Thanks for the reply!!!

@asher2865 11 ай бұрын

Please make a seismic wheels review for surfskate. Really looking into getting some 62 or 69 mm hotspots.

@SurfskateLove 11 ай бұрын

Here's my review: The formula feels great and it's very fast, but it chunks very easily. Which means they don't last long for surfskating, especially if you do a lot of snaps and slides.

@ricop6908 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same experience with my surfskate. I read all these good things about the shark wheels, but when I got them, I was so disappointed. I was wondering if it was just me, but seems it's not.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, not just you. Way over hyped.

@pickleskingdom6862 Жыл бұрын

Do you think i would be able to ride shark wheels on dirt and gravel roads?

@SurfskateLove Жыл бұрын

No.

@philippedarmon3904 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the dna 72mm and what a (bad) surprise: they mesure 70mm only😖

@ministryofstoke160 3 жыл бұрын

Shark Wheels are not so bad as you said. IF you pay 40 Euros for it. They are way too expansive. And hey they do an awesome Marketingjob. There is one thing you did not mention: IF you really slide, the lifetime of these wheels are 2 hours... THEN you have nice Surfskatewheels :))) because you have to use the o-tangs again :)))))

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@natalierodc1 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a address for fanmail?

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

steve@surfskate.love

@Thomasyeomans51 3 жыл бұрын

Personal experience don't take them out when wet, slide out at every turn

@DoubleOverhead 3 жыл бұрын

These wheels wear down quickly when used for checkslides. In addition, they easily breake traction. So nope, no good for surfskating at all. The thane is medium if not to say poor quality . Shark wheels are way overhyped & overpriced! There are wheels out there that are much better quality and still cheaper! Just my 2 cents. Awsum review Steve!

@antonybliss5023 3 жыл бұрын

Sidewinder formula is softer than dna.

@okay333666 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect example of when people try to reinvent the wheel.

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@fannycarlo9443 3 жыл бұрын

did you really like that deck, or u use it just for sponsor?

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! I am not sponsored by any companies, nor do I represent any. Soulboardiy is my favorite surfskate deck by far. I'll be doing a review of it soon.

@levi-fo5jh Жыл бұрын

Roda 95 mm /78A Roda 72 mm/86A

@Orasium 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like them with Surfskate cause the ride feels less smooth..

@MrFreezook 3 жыл бұрын

LOL They last longer - coz nobody is gonna use them LOL

@SurfskateLove 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@briansimko1049 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing Sharkwheels have going for them is that they kick out small gravel and rocks pretty well. They suck at everything else. Nothing more than a novelty item. The urethane and the cores are garbage. The special tread design could possibly be a great thing if Sharkwheel would actually invest in developing a great wheel, but they don’t. Its always marketing, gimmicks and false claims.