Q: Have you tried getting slightly longer kingpins and inverting for more adjustability of loosening? A: No, I haven't tried this technique, but because I like to switch from narrow to wide often, I don't think inverting my kingpins would work for me. Also, in terms of Bont plates, you can remove the kingpin for the Prodigy plate, but for the Tracer plate, you can not. Q: Did you have to shave your kingpins? A: To be able to grind on rails, I did need to cut down my kingpins. But I didn't need to cut my kingpins for grinding on coping as I could use my wheels to roll across the coping and deck. Q: What do I need to know about trucks, pivot cups and plates? A: To find the right wide trucks for your plate, you need to know the kingpin angle is compatible. Discotrux fit 20-deg kingpin plates, and because of the adjustable pivot pin, they need to be used with hard plastic pivot cups. A lot of the other wide trucks on the market use rubber pivot cups. Q: I am very confused about what combination of sliders + plates would work for wide trucks? A: It can be very confusing. You first need to find out the kingpin angle of your roller skate plate and then research what sliders and plates will fit. It's always best to contact the manufacturer if you are unsure. Q: Can you explain how to set up the discotrux for different plates? A: I've only ever used the Discotrux with the Bont Prodigy or Tracer plate so I'm not sure about the compatibility with other plates. But you can contact Disco on Instagram @discotech.skate or email discotrux@bont.com Q: Which did your skates come with? And was it hard to change them? A: I have the Bont Prodigy plate and it comes with standard narrow trucks. To change them to Discotrux isn't hard but might be a little fiddley your first time. Q: Is it ok if your slide block goes lower than your trucks? A: Yes it should be ok, it just means that you will be "grinding" on your blocks rather than your trucks. Make sure you aren't damaging your slide block though. Q: Skateboard wheels on Discotrux? Have you tried? Do you like it? A: No, I haven't tried it on Discotrux, but I did try them on Penny trucks a long time ago. The wheels themselves are great because they are designed for the skatepark. Q: Did you have to make any special modifications in order to use the Discotrux? A: Since I skate on the Bont Tracer or Prodigy plate I didn't need to do any modifications to use them for sliding and grinding on coping. But for grinding on rails, I did have to cut my kingpin. Q: Plastic vs metal? A: I haven't used metal roller skate slide blocks, but I do use a metal H block on my blades, and the metal on metal feels amazing! Q: Do wide trucks negatively impact your rotations? A: The extra weight can be an issue, but because I'm not good at rotating, I prefer spinning in wide trucks for the extra stability as I tend to spin off axis. Q: Is the same space (wheel base) for the trucks in the two skates? A: For the standard Prodigy plate trucks compared to the Discotruxs, the Discotrux wheel base is a little short. I don't have them with me to measure them but I'll update later. Q: A lot of people say Discotrux fall apart easily on impact. Thoughts? A: I haven't had any issues with the Discotrux. The Discotrux is a relatively new product, and there were some issues with the early releases. But with every batch, Bont makes updates to improve them because they can't foresee everything even after testing. And you should always check your gear on the regular. If you are having any issues, please contact discotrux@bont.com or info@bont.com

This is so helpful! Im getting into rail grinds and was wondering this too! But i think i prefer narrow

I'm so glad you've released a technical video about trucks. I feel like a lot of skaters don't know why or if they should use wide trucks and it results in a lot of skaters that need them never getting them and skaters that don't need them wasting their time with them. Edit: A thing I don't think was touched on is that you can lose speed with wide trucks but you can counter that loss by going for smaller and harder wheels!

Thank you! You are amazing, just as I was wondering about on the topic, you have created another useful, straight to the point video! Love it😍

Such a good review of both!

Thank you for sharing your insight!

Thanks so much for all the answers :D

Thank you for this video, Shorty! I always like to listen to whatever you have to say 🙃 My skates have this major problem: the kingpings are too short and too long. I'll explain. When you put the slide block with the trucks altogether, there is no space AT ALL to screw the bolt. However, when I grind, neither the truck, wheels or slide block touches the rail/coping, what touches it's the bolt from the kingpin and I can't have stability. The kingpings are too short to screw completely (I got my cushions smaller using a sandpaper to unlock the space needed) and once with the sliders THEY GET IN THE WAY in my grinds. Doesn't work if I take off the sliders either. I'm hopeless. Love from Brazil 💛 (I already noticed you use some brazilian music in your videos haha)

NGL the motorbike analogy cracked me up a little 🤣

Consider getting smaller or harder wheels with wide trucks. I find that the bones street formula 52mm 103A wheels feel amazing with my disco trucks and bont set up. Its all about preference and goals of course, but don't limit yourself to the smallest 57mm roller skate wheels when considering to use wide trucks.

I created most of the quad vert tricks performed today and wide trucks take away from agility. As for claims of better 'stability', I've yet to see anyone that has a problem falling over sideways....we're not boarders! It's all hype, fashion and a good way to trip over your own wheels.

Great video. I'd be curious about your thoughts on a similar video comparing short wheels to tall wheels

Nice useful technical discussion and comparison. Any experience with wide wheels like Mini Cubics? Does wheel profile make a big impact (squared vs rounded edges, a-cut vs c-cut)? Thanks

It’s sad when you can’t get your hands on disco trux and it’s the only easily compatible widetrucks with the tracer plate

Hi Shorty ,what you prefer to use a loose or tight trucks to do tricks?

Hi Shorty, thanks for the video. I just broke my ankle and had surgery today so I'm trying to think of ways to feel more stable when I get back on my skates. I like to street skate, play around on curbs and do long distances. What do you think about using wide trucks for long distance skating? Are you able to get the same speed on wide trucks as narrow?

Hi shorty,do you know if the DISCOTRUX can use with the Chaya 20 degree plate?Thanks for your advice

Hey Shorty! Have you had any problems with the axles in the discotrux coming loose? I've heard of this happening to a lot of other skaters, as if it's a product design issue. Thanks so much for your feedback

Per usual, your video was PERFECT for the questions they have been forming. How do you not have 9 million followers?! Just sayin, everyone I know in the skate community talks about you so I hope you know how much of an impact you have 🥰🛼