Do you guys match your axle width with your board width?

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Another thing you can do to help size smaller trucks to a bigger board is to get wider wheels. Asymmetric wheels that are offset are the best, but they’re kind of hard to come by. The best example is the oj mini combo shape. Other than that there are a lot of old school wheels like the powell mini cubics and rat bones, but they’re usually 60mm and up.

This is interesting, I've heard about other skaters actually sizing their trucks up a half size for more stability and heft for flip tricks. However when I tried this it became really annoying as the board would become extremely sensitive to scoop. I'll keep this in mind as ive been trying to lighten my setup as well so maybe i'll go for the even/smaller truck size. Love the content man!

Coming back to skateboarding and loving your content! Would love a video about truck sizes on egg boards as you’ve talked about them briefly on other videos but I’m getting confused as to what size to get for different egg boards! I want to try some different sizes but don’t know what size trucks to get 🤷‍♂️

Great work on the vids and hope u keep making more

That 9 inch anti-hero has a wild wide wheel base too. Plus thunder trucks, they make it even wider. So that alone is going to make your board feel way heavy when popping it. I rode that board with ace 66 classics (9.35 axle width) it felt great and super fun.

I love the trick tip of adding extra washers to adjust truck width 👍

My most recent board setup is Ace 55 8.5 inch trucks with a thank you 8.675 board and I feel like it’s a perfect setup.

That slam at the very end didn't look good and I hope the homie didn't have a bad shoulder injury after that. Good to know about the skateboard truck size for a 9" deck. I do have some Indy 149s and I do fancy some 8.8" to 9" decks. I'll try the 3 washers so it will save me some $$$. Thanks for the super helpful video again.

Andrew Reynolds and a lot of the Baker crew rode 8.5s with 139 (8”) Indy’s back in the day. It’s definitely doable

8.5 trucks (which are technically 8.375) on an 8.25 deck, 3 speed washers on the inside, 52mm green powell dragons. Edge of deck and wheels are perfectly flush. Works perfect for my flips.

I definitely prefer to have the axle flush if possible, so any kind of primo stand won't 'snap to the floor' like a mousetrap the wrong direction should you ever land primo or purposefully try freestyle stuff. Thing is, one of my boards is the 9.13" version of the Andy Anderson 7-ply deck and I have 8.5" trucks with wider freestyle wheels on it. It's still flush with the deck that way too. Just like the washer trick. And unless you really want to have the most comfortable balance point in like 5050 grinds locked into one side (heel or toes), you probably won't really notice it much. With your setup I would say the direction the board would tip over from primo position is the correct direction and probably not something unmanageable. But I had setups were it would snap to the floor the board direction (from primo to flat on the ground) and stuff like that destroys my back. I definitely prefer a flush setup and stable primo, should it ever happen accidentally or purposefully. To be honest, I never understood why some people would go wider than their deck. Makes no sense to me.

I just like my 8.5 trucks. I rode my 149s on 8.38, 8.5, 8.75, 9 inch shaped decks, all fine. For the hell of it I set up a 8.1 with 139s and it was hard to control the flick, put on 149s and it's much more manageable and fun.

What a great hack man! Excellent vid 🤙🏼

I have that antihero deck and, like the green giant, it ranks amongst my favorite shapes. It’s incredible how consistent Deluxe is in terms of quality.

That was exactly the question I asked myself today, 8.5'' trucks on a 9'' deck? I recently bought a Jart Dirty Pool Before Death 9'' deck and still have almost new ACE AF1 55's lying around. In addition relatively wide wheels, Powell Peralta SSF G-Slides 56mm or optional Spitfire F4 Radial 58mm, so that with additional washers the nuts probably no longer fit completely on the threads. Guess it's time to find out if I can live with it...

I’ve got to admire being able to ride that deck. I’ve got the same one but haven’t ridden it yet bar like 10 mins. 9” with 33” length and 15” wheel base is massive. And then Thunders too lenghtening the wheel base a little more even than like an Indie or Ace. If you want a possibly lighter pop you could go for Indie Titaniums. Light (not entirely as light as the Thunders) and shorter wheel base. Though I know you aren’t a big Indie fan.

I'll have to try the spacer trick. I got a 8.75 AH blue meanie board which is a shaped board and my first pair of Ace Classics. Fit the trucks with the narrower back truck position and went with 44's but the wheels actually sit a little different than on Thunders so I'm having a bit of problems with that.

Other than a pair of independent stage 4s that I have (151s or 8.65" axles), I use 8.5 trucks on all my deck sizes. If you get some Nano Cubic wheels, the offset actually makes them stick out,even on a 9"deck

I'm riding a 9.4 Heroin Space egg 2 with 149 thunder hollows and spitfire lock in fulls. I had the option to go to a 151 thunder but decided to keep the weight down with the 149. The lock in fulls are a wide wheel so they make the board quite balanced. Slappy 5050s lock in better I think cause you're not sliding all over the place with a wider axle. Used to ride 169 and 215 trucks and my slappies would slide all over the place.

I've been skating 8.25 with an 8" truck(also hollow lights). Actually my fav setup ever. Keeps the lightness of an 8 but you get a little extra room.

Just got a 10” popsicle but I have 9” trucks that are in relatively good condition. Feels a little weird but I rock 4 washers on the inside and Bones V6 wide cut wheels to compensate.

most of my trucks are survivors from the '90s. so i have several pairs 7.5"-7.75" and only a couple 8-8.5" i don't mind trucks a bit narrower than the deck but i wouldn't push it more than 0.5" narrower than the deck, except my mike mcgill reissue is 10" with 149 indy stage 5s but they are a very wide old school wheel.

Tried to go light once and got trapped trying to cloud walk and it limited my skating. Theory now is start heavier and then you have more flexibility for styles and spots - rough streets add risers and heavier tankier wheels but lighter trucks, beach curbs and dancing widen the board add rails with lighter trucks etc etc Between the flexibility to try new things but keep your practice weight and the strength benefits it is has panned out to be a better option for me not just financially (can build from sale items combining wheel and truck combos) but the ability to alter my set up no matter the spot or style I want to skate but keep the weight dialed is flash.

In my experience, and kind of logical, slightly smaller trucks than deck flips easier/better, while slightly wider trucks than deck have better stability. Much wider trucks than deck make it feel like a monster truck though. Much smaller trucks give that magic carpet feel, which I kinda like more haha. For me 8.38 with 144 or 149 is a pretty good all around setup. (shoe size us10)

This video speaks volumes, i ride a 8.38 with 8.5 trucks and it fits me and my tricks perfect

I’ve been thinking about trying an 8.25 deck with thunder 147s. I’ve been used to skating 8 inch decks, but would upsizing the deck and keeping the same trucks make it easier to skate? Would fliptricks and ledge tricks be easier?

I ride with 3 washers on the inside of each wheel and personally think it's a pretty good idea 😊 I can't remember who I saw do it but ever since then I've done the same 👍

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4 washers for each wheel will make your axles easier to bend, especially hollow ones. You should surely get washers to extend it further, but they should match the hanger where the washers are, or be slightly bigger then hanger in diameter.

My local skateshop might be able to order from the Baker Boys Distribution and I saw they had some Heroin boards in the catalogue. Was toying with the idea of just getting a ridiculous secondary setup like a 9.4 egg board with aces AF1s. I'm just wondering if theres anything with egg boards that would make squirrely or low trucks a bad idea?

I’ve been skating for over 20 years, when they made the new changes with 148’s and 149’s i wasn’t sure which ones to go with, i tried indy’s 149 but i only ride board sizes from 8.0 8.1 - no issue really, i tried 144 indy’s they felt kinda better for the board sizes i ride, i ride indy’s or thunders always, idk how the ventures or ace trucks are i am curious of how they are, if your looking for hella light set up go for TITANIUM TRUCKS, i am currently riding 148 thunder titaniums they feel great, wasn’t sure if i should size down because 147’s support up to boards 8.0 8.1, i like to play around with my set up and get it as light as possible, but i may size down for 147’s just to see how they are for flip tricks, i do hella flip/grinds

I really want to try thunder trucks but if I went with the forged baseplate models, I'm worried I'll get wheelbite pretty bad with my 54mm wheels... Having trucks 3mm lower than the wheels feel kinda risky. I guess the pinch would be fantastic though lol I'm thinking I might just go with the standards because I can't find stock for team hollows anywhere 😢

Will 151 thunders be good for 8.6 decks ?? Or add extra washers on my 149s ? Two or 3 ?

Man I can’t shake the board craze. But this really helps me not care much about my set ups

i went from indy 159s to 169 titaniums and it improved myy bowl skating SIGNIFIGANTLY. so yes they do. i read some other comments and i thought i should add that i ride a 9.5 deck and yes they do line up. before i got the 169s i was doing what the big guy did with the extra washers. it worked good enough

I ride 8.5 krux k5s with a 8.5 deck but thinking about moving up to a 9 deck and keeping the 8.5 krux..would there be much of a difference?

I found a pair of 129 Indy’s in my garage made in the US, can u use them on a 8” board or should I stick with my 139’s ?

Hey Leon, I have Indy 159''s on a 9.5 " deck. Have 60mm wheels, it looks fine to me though.

I bought an 8.1 something and the guy sold me indy 139's and I like to use them on my 8.25 boards. Its fun but I don't land 180 and other tricks that I suspect would be easier with proper trucks

Currently skating Indy stage 4 166 on an 8.625 deck. They’re meant to be 9” trucks. The fit is PERFECT

Deck 8.0 and thunder 145 truck 7,62 Does it have any major negative effects?

You need some risers to prevent that wheel rub.

Now that I'm old. I skate 8.25 with 149 trucks and I just got back into to skating 8.38 I'm about to put 159 trucks. The trucks is indys after 21 years later

i will try this, im going a size up but dont wanna buy new trucks

Bro.. What do you think about a Tom knox 10 x 31 with 149 indys??

I think your right. 👍

i add the washers anyways so i dont damage my threads.

I ride a 8" deck so how small a truck would be ok do you think, 7.5?

I know you probably wont answer this question but, would thunders 147 fit with boards between 8.00 and 8.25?

See I have this problem with my kickflips landing primo Everytime cause I ride a 8.75 with 8.5 trucks

Hmm with 149s thunder i would go no bigger then 8.6 i ride 8.5 boards

i have 8” deck with 139mm independent trucks. would those 139mms be fine on a 8.25” deck?

if i buy a 9' board should i buy independent 169 or 159?

I found out that if you use a bearing spacer you might not be able to fit as many washers inside.

u guys think indies 149 would work w a 8.75 board?

When you do flip tricka into primo on purpose, truck size definitely matters, especially if you do primo slides.

Bout to put washers on My shiiii 🤌🏻

i ride a 8.75 for indy 159s and love it

What is the actual weight difference between the two does anyone know???? Doesn't seem like it would be much difference.

Powell Freestyle wheels work best for this

i skate a 9 with 149 trucks i know damn well it matters needa size up my trucks but am trying to figure out if i get 159s or 169s

is it fine if my 8,5 board goes with a 139 truck?

Why did boards got so much wider in the last years even though skateboarding has become do much more technical??? That seems counter intuitive to me and I did skate 20 years ago when most technical skater had 7,5-7,75 boards

I do use 147 on a 8.5 Deck Form the Same Reason But no extra Washers 😊

Damn how tall are you? 9" with 15" wb would be insane for me.

You should switch to Ace’s on your egg board. The turning is way more playful and enjoyable

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I predominantly ride 159 Indy Titanium trucks on everything from a 8.38 Popsicle to an 9.25 Egg/Football. I also have extra washers and freestyle squashed nuts for the really bigger boards. 8.38 is the totally smallest board I would ever ride and will avoid that shit at all costs. I have 169 Titaniums and 215s for anything bigger I might want to mess around with so a 9.25 Egg/Football is the max I'll ride on my 159s.

I know this video is "old" but hopefully I can get some tips here. I am a taller guy at 6"5 and I wear a size 16 shoe. It is very hard for me to know what board to get since I am re-introducing myself to skating. Im thinking on an 8.625 at the smallest and a 9 at the biggest. Any tips from anyone?

When I was a kid, I rode a like 9" deck on 7.75 trucks. I just didn't know any better and it sucked.

how do you size your egg shaped boards?

What you should do is skate a 9 inch egg that is 8.6ish to 8.75ish where the trucks sit .

Riding indys 169 to a 8.375 - 8.5 deck size.

Magic Carpet Ride!

My trucks are 1/2" wider than my board so that's some comfort

I think under half inch is fine but I think having anything bigger than a quarter inch wider is a no go

8.25 with 149 Indys!!! and who the fuck rides a 9? Holy shit! Mega ramp board.

9" egg or football shapes end up being 8.5" at the trucks.

its harder to tre flip if you match your trucks to the board, having truckers smaller is better

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150 ventures on a 8.25 deck oj 53 hardlines lets go

egg shapes ride smaller than their width. You could probably get away with two truck sizes down and still be fine.

You only need one washer on each side of every wheel imo. 8 in total. Having more is pointless overkill. Just more weight.

What's your height?

wanna go even lighter u get the titanium thunders

Wider trucks then board and tiny wheels all day!

1/4 inch on each side is fine...

Nice Vid! But your experiment doesn't really match the video title. You tried imitating your regular setup instead of just riding smaller trucks as the title would intent, no front though! But it actually makes a differences if you ride lets say 8.25" trucks on a 8.25" board or if you ride 8.5" trucks on that same board, especially when it comes to flips - you need a less strength for tipping over the board with smaller trucks

Should mention that your 8.75 trucks look pretty worn out already and have lost quite some meat.

Get bigger wheels. That’s a hack for a poor kid.

You definitely want a smaller truck for those egg boards, because they taper so drastically. I have the 8.75 and made the mistake of getting 8.75 trucks to go with it. I can see the contact patch on all four wheels when I look down while riding b