Quads wheels for outdoor skatepark?

roller_dudette · May 16th, 2007, 01:08 AM

Whats a good wheel, durometers and size, for an outdoor skatepark? The ramps have pressure treated wood with a smooth durable surface known as Skatelite and the ground is ultra smooth asphalt. My kryptonics are way too soft and big.

irishboy · May 16th, 2007, 02:01 AM

any aggressive wheel really. eulogy, m1, genre, undercover..

irishboy · May 16th, 2007, 02:02 AM

oopssss. i didnt realize you said quad wheels

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roller_dudette · May 16th, 2007, 02:23 AM

Oh thanks man, no prob! So what R the "rules" for aggressive wheels? Smaller better? Hardness? I know my wheels are too wide, big and soft for spinning on the ramps. I was thinking eventually 95A? I know the skateboard wheels go around 97-99A but I thought 95 might be OK.

Would something like this be good?

http://www.netskate.com/proddetail.a...l_type=product

irishboy · May 16th, 2007, 03:33 AM

idk alot about quads, but for me i think 95a would be way too hard. especially for a park, cuz im assuming its super smooth concrete.

for aggressive wheels its a pretty general rule of thumb that..
flat:53-55mm
anti/freestyle:56+

roller_dudette · May 16th, 2007, 03:28 PM

Its smooth asphalt. I know the skateboarders use harder wheels, like 97-99a, and inlines is 88-90a, right? So I guess maybe I should go around 90a? Think quads are more like inlines, not sure. I dont want to slip because I like jumping too. I'm starting out with aerobic wheels I think which are 85a.

Thanks for helping tho! I hope some quad skaters reply but I know there not many of us.

fablemaker2 · August 18th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Actually, I like harder wheels when jumping. If you land just slightly off, it allows you to correct. Softer wheels cause the skate to really take off in the direction your skate is pointed.

When I'm skating vert or bowl, definitely softer because I like to be able to carve hard.

But, one never does just one type of skating at one time, does one? In between is best. I like 89a.

roller_dudette · August 18th, 2007, 01:32 PM

This post is old and I tried a few. The BEST roller skating wheel for park and bowls is by far the roller bones wheels 97a. Soft wheels are hard, slow and sticky and you can get hurt on the ramps actually if they do stick. Even 95a feels like skating on masking tape on the rubber ramps on hot days. Transitions can grab your wheels and cause you to fall. Speed wheels chip instantly. These are hard, fast and indestructible. Not to mention cheap! I will never use a soft wheel for park or bowls again. These wheels are the same compound as the bones skateboard wheels.

Most quad skaters use skateboard wheels 97-99a. Now I know why.

Also, bigger is faster is better. I believe these are 62mm. You want over 60mm for quads. Rules for inlines wheels are different I found out.

s243a · August 24th, 2007, 06:59 PM

I think it makes sense because quads naturally turn easier so you shouldn't need as much traction as an agressive skate.

roller_dudette · August 24th, 2007, 07:16 PM

True, seems like the inliners all prefer around 88-89a and skateboarders and vert roller skaters prefer the same wheels. Then you have Crazy Dave that skates the softies lol, so guess it depends upon what you're doing too. Grip means I stick for me and I'm a lightweight.

May 16th, 2007, 01:08 AM	#1
roller_dudette skate addict! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,351	Quads wheels for outdoor skatepark? Whats a good wheel, durometers and size, for an outdoor skatepark? The ramps have pressure treated wood with a smooth durable surface known as Skatelite and the ground is ultra smooth asphalt. My kryptonics are way too soft and big.

May 16th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#2
irishboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cranston, ri, USA Posts: 1,098	any aggressive wheel really. eulogy, m1, genre, undercover.. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisob13PICTURES! hollaaaa

May 16th, 2007, 02:02 AM	#3
irishboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cranston, ri, USA Posts: 1,098	oopssss. i didnt realize you said quad wheels NEVERMIND __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisob13PICTURES! hollaaaa

May 16th, 2007, 03:33 AM	#5
irishboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cranston, ri, USA Posts: 1,098	idk alot about quads, but for me i think 95a would be way too hard. especially for a park, cuz im assuming its super smooth concrete. for aggressive wheels its a pretty general rule of thumb that.. flat:53-55mm anti/freestyle:56+ __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisob13PICTURES! hollaaaa

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May 16th, 2007, 02:23 AM	#4
roller_dudette skate addict! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,351	Oh thanks man, no prob! So what R the "rules" for aggressive wheels? Smaller better? Hardness? I know my wheels are too wide, big and soft for spinning on the ramps. I was thinking eventually 95A? I know the skateboard wheels go around 97-99A but I thought 95 might be OK. Would something like this be good? http://www.netskate.com/proddetail.a...l_type=product

May 16th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#6
roller_dudette skate addict! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,351	Its smooth asphalt. I know the skateboarders use harder wheels, like 97-99a, and inlines is 88-90a, right? So I guess maybe I should go around 90a? Think quads are more like inlines, not sure. I dont want to slip because I like jumping too. I'm starting out with aerobic wheels I think which are 85a. Thanks for helping tho! I hope some quad skaters reply but I know there not many of us.

August 18th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#7
fablemaker2 Pathological skater Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LOCATION INDEED, SIR! Posts: 1,596	Actually, I like harder wheels when jumping. If you land just slightly off, it allows you to correct. Softer wheels cause the skate to really take off in the direction your skate is pointed. When I'm skating vert or bowl, definitely softer because I like to be able to carve hard. But, one never does just one type of skating at one time, does one? In between is best. I like 89a.

August 18th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#8
roller_dudette skate addict! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,351	This post is old and I tried a few. The BEST roller skating wheel for park and bowls is by far the roller bones wheels 97a. Soft wheels are hard, slow and sticky and you can get hurt on the ramps actually if they do stick. Even 95a feels like skating on masking tape on the rubber ramps on hot days. Transitions can grab your wheels and cause you to fall. Speed wheels chip instantly. These are hard, fast and indestructible. Not to mention cheap! I will never use a soft wheel for park or bowls again. These wheels are the same compound as the bones skateboard wheels. Most quad skaters use skateboard wheels 97-99a. Now I know why. Also, bigger is faster is better. I believe these are 62mm. You want over 60mm for quads. Rules for inlines wheels are different I found out.

August 24th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#9
s243a Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 981	I think it makes sense because quads naturally turn easier so you shouldn't need as much traction as an agressive skate.

August 24th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#10
roller_dudette skate addict! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,351	True, seems like the inliners all prefer around 88-89a and skateboarders and vert roller skaters prefer the same wheels. Then you have Crazy Dave that skates the softies lol, so guess it depends upon what you're doing too. Grip means I stick for me and I'm a lightweight.