What are 50 degree trucks?

High Degree Longboard Trucks Most reverse kingpin trucks come stock with 50 degree baseplates. This high angle makes trucks tall and divey. Putting a small amount of pressure on the edge of your deck will make your setup turn a large amount.

What angle are skateboard trucks?

around 50 degrees
Most longboard trucks are around 50 degrees. This angle refers to the pivot angle – on a normal board, the steeper the angle, the less you have to lean for the same amount of turn.

Do trucks matter on a longboard?

Now that you’ve selected your longboard deck, it’s time to select your trucks. The truck selection on a longboard skateboard is especially important since it’s the trucks that will allow you to turn as well as keep your wheels properly anchored to your board.

What does the degree on skateboard trucks mean?

One of the most defining features of a truck is it’s angle. A “high” angle, around 50 degrees, will lean less for the same turn. In other words, you need to lean less to get the trucks to turn the same. A “low” angle, less than 44 degrees, will lean more for the same turn.

What is a reverse kingpin truck?

Reverse Kingpin: These trucks have the kingpin sitting though the hanger. They are used for longboarding, downhill, carving, cruising, freeride, and freestyle. Reverse kingpin trucks sit lower and are more stable than standard trucks. They can fit on drop through or top mount decks.

How tight should Longboard trucks be?

The trucks should be as loose as you feel comfortable when you’re first starting out. Be sure not to compress the bushings when adjusting your trucks. Once you’re comfortable with your board, loosen your trucks up a hair so that they feel slightly uncomfortable.

Can you grind with reverse kingpin trucks?

Traditional kingpin style trucks are suited for street boards and grinding. Reverse kingpin trucks are more suited for carves and turns while keeping the board higher off the ground. Risers can also be used between the trucks and the deck to increase the ground clearance of your board.

Does it matter which way your trucks face?

Mount The Trucks Put all eight screws into the holes and flip the board over, bottom side up. The trucks should be placed so that the kingpin and the bushings of each face inwards, toward the other.

Which is better a 42 degree or 50 degree truck?

Lower degree baseplates are generally preferred for fast freeride and downhill because they offer more stability. A setup with 42 degree trucks will turn far less than a setup with 50 degree trucks when the same amount of pressure is applied to the edge of the deck.

How are the angles on a truck baseplate measured?

Truck baseplate degrees are most commonly measured as acute angles (less than 90 degree angle). Trucks are talked about being some truck width plus a degree measurement. For example: Paris 180mm/50 Degree or Caliber 50 or 44. It is also common to hear people say “Did you get the 50s or 44s”, referring to the baseplate measurement.

What kind of baseplate do you need for a downhill truck?

A lower degree baseplate will make your setup less twitchy and less affected by imperfections in the road. Many downhill riders prefer split angle setups, where a lower degree baseplate is used on the back truck. For example, a 42 degree back truck with a 50 degree front truck.

What’s the best turn for a downhill truck?

Downhill – 44-50 degree truck. This is tricky as it will vary based on your personal style. If you want to hit higher speeds we recommend going with a 44. Carving – We recommend going with a 50 degree. This is a great balance of turn and stability.