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SovietRussiaSam FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 131 Join date : 2011-12-10 Age : 28 Location : San Diego Companies : Fingerboarding and Football
| Subject: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:47 am | |
| So I might get laughed at or whatever, but I wan't to know what difference is there in the trucks besides 40$. I would imagine that they don't enhance performance too much, but once again, I may be mistaken. Thanks. |
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CasparH Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2611 Join date : 2011-01-09 Location : Switzerland Companies : SkullwoodWorkshops Setup : Berlinwood My Name is Graphic
Wide Allen Key Trucks
Flatface G6 a´s
Riptape
I AM SWEDISH
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:08 am | |
| One of them is made out of worse materials and they are mass produced cheaply in most of the time China. They tend to break very easily. There is alsonsomething strange with the axle! Like you saud there is a massive difference in performance. |
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Deshawn Harris Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 233 Join date : 2011-12-06 Age : 39 Location : New Jersey, America
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:53 am | |
| - SovietRussiaSam wrote:
- So I might get laughed at or whatever, but I wan't to know what difference is there in the trucks besides 40$. I would imagine that they don't enhance performance too much, but once again, I may be mistaken. Thanks.
60 bucks plus shipping. Nothing. Technically. People say pivot systems, while others mod the hell out of their trucks. I know one of these trucks come to you broken, yet offer you not only a chance to buy special wheels because others wont work on them properly.. BUT.. you also get a fix-kit. So... this is basically what you're looking at; Brt + special edition wheels + first aid kit(AND YOU WILL NEED THIS) = around 130 bucks. Ytrucks = 40-60 bucks.. ? TD trucks = 5-7 bucks. People can yell "support the scene".. but.. im puzzled. Why am i paying 60 bucks for something to break, then another 26 bucks for first aid parts, then another 40-60 bucks for wheels to get the full effect of the item... when the modified first aid kit could just be the true end product with the price of 60 bucks? Spend your money however you want. Just dont do it without knowing what youre actually paying for. |
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Xi Council
Posts : 2664 Join date : 2011-02-12 Location : Beijing, China Setup : Tech Deck Performance Series
Kamelpro 32.5mm Melus deck, Ytrucks X4, Oak RV2V, FBS tape
Kamelpro 32.5mm Amble deck, BRTs, Oak RV2V, FBS tape
Homemade freestyle 30mm deck, Ytrucks X3, FlatfacexOak, Ace V3 tape
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:43 am | |
| Now if only we could make tables on forums... Oh wait! X | Tech Deck regulars | Tech Deck wides | Teck Deck Extra-Wides (2010-2011) | Tech Deck Expert Sk8 | Tech Deck Competition Series | China Wides | Close Up G4 | BRT 2.0s | Ytrucks X3 | Width (mm) | 25 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 25 & 23 (in original series) | 29 | 29 | 29 & 32 (Wide) | 29 | Single or Double axle | Double | Double | Double | Double | Single | Double | Single | Single | Single | Kingpin | Standard | Standard | Standard | Adjustable | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Inverted (Torx head) | Pivot Cup in Baseplate | Hole | Hole | Hole | Soft Cup | Hole | Hole | Cup in Baseplate | Soft Cup | Soft Cup | Default Bushings | Very Hard | Very Hard | Very Hard | Unknown - comes with 2 sets | Very Hard | Very Hard | Medium-Hard | Hard | Medium | Bushing Washers | None | None | None | Flat washers | None | None | Conical washers | Flat washers | Flat washers | Threaded nuts | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes - axle and kingpin nuts | Yes - axle nuts | Hanger branding | No | No | No | Indy logo | No | No | Close Up Skull Hand logo | No | Y logo in the metal | Colours | Raw, polished, solid & metallic colours | Raw/polished | Raw | Polished hanger & red base | Polished hanger & red/blue base | Most solid colours | Raw & some Solid colours | Polished & many solid colours | Many solid colours and colourways | Default screws | Small head & medium length | Small head & medium length | Small head & medium length | Unknown - probably Small head & long length | Small head & long length | Large head & short length (Chode screws) | Small head & long length | Medium head & long long length (steel) | Medium head & medium length (with Torx heads) | Nuts material | Brass | Brass | Brass | Unknown - probably brass | None - wheels unremovable | Brass | Brass | Steel | Steel | Prices* | $3 for a complete | $5 for a Tech Deck Retro series | ~$5 for a Tech Deck Longboard | Unknown | $8 for a complete | $3-4 | $9.24 (180 CZK from Swat.cz), $28 for complete | $68 | $46.18 (€35) |
*Prices do not include shipping costs.
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TomasM FBHQ Regular
Posts : 548 Join date : 2011-11-08 Age : 30
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:56 am | |
| I think I'm in love with you, Xi. |
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Deshawn Harris Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 233 Join date : 2011-12-06 Age : 39 Location : New Jersey, America
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:18 am | |
| TDs are 3 bucks?? They went down in price? Dang. Dang dang dang. |
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Xi Council
Posts : 2664 Join date : 2011-02-12 Location : Beijing, China Setup : Tech Deck Performance Series
Kamelpro 32.5mm Melus deck, Ytrucks X4, Oak RV2V, FBS tape
Kamelpro 32.5mm Amble deck, BRTs, Oak RV2V, FBS tape
Homemade freestyle 30mm deck, Ytrucks X3, FlatfacexOak, Ace V3 tape
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:33 am | |
| - Deshawn Harris wrote:
- TDs are 3 bucks?? They went down in price? Dang. Dang dang dang.
Well, you can buy some that are $3 that have a smaller packaging and only come with the board. $5 are the normal ones with the spare wheels, stickers and tool. |
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SovietRussiaSam FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 131 Join date : 2011-12-10 Age : 28 Location : San Diego Companies : Fingerboarding and Football
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:38 pm | |
| Thanks Xi, I understand the prices but I want to know firsthand from someone that has ridden both types of trucks... Are the trucks worth the money and is there a noticeable difference? |
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TylerE Every Day FBHQer
Posts : 952 Join date : 2011-10-04 Age : 30 Location : Mass, USA Setup : BW
2.0 BRT <3
FF G6D
FBS extra smoof
TKY
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:47 pm | |
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weakfingers FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 64 Join date : 2011-11-22 Age : 32 Location : New York, NY
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:45 pm | |
| Xi, if you don't mind, I'm going to post that table on FFI. Really awesome and helpful.
Honestly, a good set of trucks isn't something that's going to give you trouble or break often. If you could, I'd get a pair. I consider a good pair of trucks a huge luxury to have.
If you don't have the money, mod Tech Deck wide trucks and they should work more than fine.
Yes, you will notice the difference, but probably not as much as from going from Tech Deck wheels to bearing wheels, etc.
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MitchErickson Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 306 Join date : 2011-02-15 Age : 32 Location : Alexandria, Minnesota, USA. Companies : no company, love Longboarding. Setup : Yellowood Mushroom graphic, White 2.0 BRTs and Wrinklers
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Blosom Deck, Y Trucks (yellow), Oak Blue motions.
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:57 pm | |
| Ok here is my opinion on trucks, i have a pair of Ytrucks and a pair of BRR and i had a pair of Redawns. If you're strapped for cash easily get a pair of cheap trucks... but if you have the money i would definitely recommend getting Blackriver Trucks. They are just waay smoother then any other trucks out there (in my oppinion) Ytrucks are good too but they arn't quite as smooth as the BlackRiver Trucks (once again in my oppinion). That is mainly because i ride trucks really loose though. if you want cheaper but still very good trucks get the Ytrucks they are both very good (some people like Ytrucks more than blackrivers.) this is just my point of view. |
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Trevor Westad Part of the Furniture
Posts : 1772 Join date : 2011-08-31 Age : 26 Location : Alexandria, Minnesota
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:03 pm | |
| tech deck's alwase have there nuts fall off...lol |
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weakfingers FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 64 Join date : 2011-11-22 Age : 32 Location : New York, NY
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:10 pm | |
| - T-Dub97 wrote:
- tech deck's alwase have there nuts fall off...lol
Yes, the nuts fall off especially if you don't have rubber bushings and washers, wheels fly off, and axles can become loose. |
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Melvin A Thomas Part of the Furniture
Posts : 3129 Join date : 2011-11-04 Age : 27 Location : london,uk Companies : fingerboarding, robotic studies Setup : Pure,tec deck independant trucks 32mm, susbatance Classic Reloaded.
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:26 pm | |
| tech deck trucks are made of tech deck brand. |
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Billy Mackean Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2342 Join date : 2011-02-07 Age : 28 Location : England Setup : Blosom graphic 32.5
BRT wides
G5 BRR EDs
Rip
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:39 pm | |
| - nitromelvin wrote:
- tech deck trucks are made of tech deck brand.
interesting observation, Melvin.. get BRR's or Y's they are far better than td trucks or chinas, and they dont break |
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Henry FBHQ Regular
Posts : 669 Join date : 2011-08-13 Age : 28 Location : United Kingdom Setup : Redemption Agape
TD Wides
Wheels ( G6Ds )
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:12 pm | |
| - weakfingers wrote:
- T-Dub97 wrote:
- tech deck's alwase have there nuts fall off...lol
Yes, the nuts fall off especially if you don't have rubber bushings and washers, wheels fly off, and axles can become loose. I hate it when that happens :/ hopefully I'll be allowed to purchase a pair of Y's during the start of next year! Congrats Gary on getting on the 'Ytrucks Team' ! |
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Noel Part of the Furniture
Posts : 3703 Join date : 2010-10-22 Age : 27 Location : North London Companies : Flatface my ass
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:31 pm | |
| Brts are made of brr brand.
Ytrucks look like Y
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kerryDETH Admin
Posts : 10741 Join date : 2009-11-03 Age : 36 Location : Bristol, UK Companies : Fingerboarding, Skateboarding Setup : Blosom 32.5mm
BRT Wides
Witchcraft Teals
Flatface BRR Ed.
Ace Tape
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:35 pm | |
| props to xi for such a great resource there |
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Melvin A Thomas Part of the Furniture
Posts : 3129 Join date : 2011-11-04 Age : 27 Location : london,uk Companies : fingerboarding, robotic studies Setup : Pure,tec deck independant trucks 32mm, susbatance Classic Reloaded.
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:53 pm | |
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sebastiaanKruik FBHQ Regular
Posts : 590 Join date : 2011-10-13 Age : 26 Location : Numansdorp, Netherlands Setup :
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:55 pm | |
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MitchErickson Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 306 Join date : 2011-02-15 Age : 32 Location : Alexandria, Minnesota, USA. Companies : no company, love Longboarding. Setup : Yellowood Mushroom graphic, White 2.0 BRTs and Wrinklers
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Blosom Deck, Y Trucks (yellow), Oak Blue motions.
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:00 pm | |
| - Billy Mackean wrote:
- nitromelvin wrote:
- tech deck trucks are made of tech deck brand.
interesting observation, Melvin.. - nitromelvin wrote:
- thanks mate
- sebastiaanKruik wrote:
^^ wtf thats what he was saying thanks mate at. anyways... Long story short, yes BlackRiver Trucks and Y-Trucks are worth it. you get what you pay for... usually. |
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Deshawn Harris Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 233 Join date : 2011-12-06 Age : 39 Location : New Jersey, America
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:26 pm | |
| Hey Xi, i noticed you mentioned about a wikia elsewhere. I have one, 20 or so pages worth of fingerboard things. |
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Trevor Westad Part of the Furniture
Posts : 1772 Join date : 2011-08-31 Age : 26 Location : Alexandria, Minnesota
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:56 pm | |
| yea y's and brts have nice locking nuts so they dont fall off. no homo! |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:20 pm | |
| My china wides were better than my y's, and i've tried brt's few times, imo there's no difference on performance. The noticeable difference in the looks, brr's look best, then y's and then wides. My china wides have never broke/got loose axles etc. |
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weakfingers FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 64 Join date : 2011-11-22 Age : 32 Location : New York, NY
| Subject: Re: What are the differences between Tech Deck Trucks, BRR Trucks, and YTrucks? Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:47 pm | |
| - Jack L wrote:
- My china wides were better than my y's, and i've tried brt's few times, imo there's no difference on performance. The noticeable difference in the looks, brr's look best, then y's and then wides. My china wides have never broke/got loose axles etc.
The differences are subtle. If you ride tight trucks, it's easy to use any trucks you want, as long as you use some good bushings. It's tough to ride loose trucks without glue if you're using non-locking nuts though. |
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