| What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks | |
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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: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:34 pm | |
| Everyone is sick of the perpetually questioned enquiry that asks whether BRTs or Ys are superior. It may be a genuine answer newcomers want to know but to everyone else, it's a simple case of preference and the answer is not important. Here is an updated table that I originally created months ago detailing the statistics of certain common trucks. I personally own all the these types of trucks in the table except Tech Deck Independent longboard trucks and Woodywood Fvcker trucks. It does not include: China regular trucks, X-Concepts TD longboard trucks (~2000), Close Up G1/G2/G3, BRTs 1.0, Ytrucks X1/X2. Disclaimers: This is just a guide. Details may not be accurate. The author is not responsible for any physical or emotional injuries that may or may not occur from the result of reading this thread. You may copy this table for the purpose of sharing information as long as you credit me, link to this original thread and also copy the above disclaimers. 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 | Tech Deck Independent longboard trucks (2012) | Woodywood Fvcker (G1 & G2) | Width (mm) | 25 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 25 & 23 (in original series) | 29 | 29 | 29 & 32 (Wide) | 29 | 32? | 29, 30, 31 & 32 | Single or Double axle | Double | Double | Double | Double | Single | Double | Single | Single | Single | Unknown - presumedly double | Single | Kingpin | Standard | Standard | Standard | Marketed as "Adjustable" but is just standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Inverted (Torx head) | Standard | Inverted (Phillips head) | Pivot Cup in Baseplate | Hole | Hole | Hole | Soft Cup | Hole | Hole | Cup in Baseplate | Soft Cup | Soft Cup | Soft cup | Soft cup | Default Bushings | Very Hard | Very Hard | Very Hard | Comes with soft and hard bushings | Very Hard | Very Hard | Medium-Hard | Hard | Medium | Soft | Medium? | Bushing Washers | None | None | None | Conical washers | None | None | Conical washers | Flat washers | Flat washers | Conical washers | None | Plastic threaded nuts | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes - axle and kingpin nuts | Yes - axle nuts | No | No | Branding | No | No | No | Independent logo printed on hanger, Indy cross raised on baseplate | Independent logo printed on hanger | No | Close Up Skull Hand logo painted on hanger | +Blackriver+ raised in metal on baseplates | Y logo in the metal | Independent logo engraved in baseplate | No | 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 | Polished only | Many solid colours | Default screws | Small head & medium length | Small head & medium length | Small head & medium length | 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) | Small head & medium length? | Large head & long length ? | Nuts material | Brass | Brass | Brass | brass | None - wheels unremovable | Brass | Brass | Steel | Steel | Brass? | Brass ? | Prices* | As cheap as $3 for a Checklane pack | $5 for a Tech Deck Retro series | ~$5 for a Tech Deck Longboard | $15 for the complete | $8 for a complete | $3-4 | $9.24 (180 CZK from Swat.cz), $28 for complete | $68 | $46.18 (€35) | ~$5 for a Tech Deck Longboard | $40 |
*Prices do not include shipping costs. More notes on trucks: Blackriver Trucks parts are available to buy in case part of the truck is broken instead of needing to buy a whole new set. Many BRT users use the TKY blue bushings that are soft and allow for loose truck turning. They also come with a steel keychain tool that is high quality and doesn't wear out like TD tools. Ytrucks do not always have trucks in stock and sometimes you will need to wait for them to be in stock if you want to purchase them new. Ytrucks now also come with 2 Torx allen keys, the Ytool is €10 extra. China wides are commonly available and are often rebranded (eg. Dump Trucks, Propaganda). These types of trucks are usually customised with various things. Usually, soft bushings and bushing washers replace the plastic bushings. Sometimes, an inverted kingpin replaces the standard kingpin. It's not so common any more but the axles can also be replaced with bearing screws for reduced bearing friction. The hangers and baseplates are often mixed. Some companies also repaint these trucks. Lots of people add their own soft pivot cups as the trucks do not come with any. Older versions of these trucks have the kingpin poking out of the bottom of the baseplate so watch out for that as most new decks do not have kingpin holes. Tech Deck Expert Sk8 trucks look very nice and are quite cheap but the axle space on these trucks are very small and seem to be design to be exclusively used with the TD bearing wheels. I would say compatibility of these trucks with different bearing wheels would be very low and I would not recommend buying the complete if you just want the trucks to set up other wheels on. Woodywood Fvcker trucks are from Indonesia and have had a slight revision since the first version. The widths of the trucks depend on the axle and there are 29, 30, 31 & 32mm versions. They also come with riser pads and they make some interesting slider riser pads too (probably inspired by the Tensor Slider skateboard trucks). Miaow I'm a freaking cat.
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Rose N. FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 71 Join date : 2012-02-03 Location : Hong Kong, China Companies : Fingerboarding Setup : Prowood 31mm Venti Series Wildwood
HP Trucks
G6a's
Protape
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:41 pm | |
| Thank you for posting this Xi. I greatly have appreciation for it. So somebody will quit and stop posting what the best type of trucks there are. |
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sebastiaanKruik FBHQ Regular
Posts : 590 Join date : 2011-10-13 Age : 26 Location : Numansdorp, Netherlands Setup :
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:08 pm | |
| woodywood fvckers and new tb longboard trucks? |
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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 the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:53 pm | |
| Yep, both are exciting new trucks that will be released this year. Woodywood Fvcker: Tech Deck Independent longboard trucks: Also, Kerry originally said he'd make a sticky topic with this table but never did. What a poo admin. Kerry, sticky this please. |
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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 the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:29 pm | |
| Finally somebody posted this!! Good Job Xi! |
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Peter.A Part of the Furniture
Posts : 1619 Join date : 2011-07-12 Age : 25 Location : Dublin,Ireland Companies : J.F.S Setup : Hashtag Peter.A signature deck
Snow tape
J.F.S black bearing wheels
Redawn gold trucks wide
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:30 pm | |
| haha I have them td trucks |
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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 the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:33 pm | |
| gogo STICKY attack |
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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 the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:35 pm | |
| - Peter.A wrote:
- haha I have them td trucks
how? |
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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 the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:39 pm | |
| I never see this td trucks before , Xi is that the new trucks for the tech decks. |
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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 the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:51 pm | |
| - nitromelvin wrote:
- I never see this td trucks before , Xi is that the new trucks for the tech decks.
They will be the new trucks that come with Tech Deck longboards. |
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drogerija Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 280 Join date : 2012-02-05 Age : 38 Location : Croatia Setup : BW wide afrobi lasered
Brt's wide 2.0
tky + o-rings
Winklers green
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:51 am | |
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Gurman FBHQ Regular
Posts : 493 Join date : 2011-12-31 Age : 26 Location : Vancouver, Canada Companies : none. Setup : Homewood New Mold
Foamy Greatness.
Ytrucks X3
Flatface G6D's
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:04 am | |
| Great table, It is true to form.
EXCEPT, I fink BRT's have blackriver engraved into the baseplate, do they not? |
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wonduh Blossoming FBHQer
Posts : 268 Join date : 2011-11-12 Age : 29 Location : galactica
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:27 am | |
| omg those woodywood fvcker trucks look nice haha.
nice table xi! very helpful indeed!! |
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Peter.A Part of the Furniture
Posts : 1619 Join date : 2011-07-12 Age : 25 Location : Dublin,Ireland Companies : J.F.S Setup : Hashtag Peter.A signature deck
Snow tape
J.F.S black bearing wheels
Redawn gold trucks wide
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:23 pm | |
| - Noel wrote:
- Peter.A wrote:
- haha I have them td trucks
how? amazon.com |
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Danny H Admin
Posts : 10411 Join date : 2009-07-13 Age : 28 Location : Leeds Setup : Blosom Split Ply
TNP Tape
Y-Trucks X4
Cartwheels
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:58 pm | |
| What about Disney / poundland trucks? |
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Xavier Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2752 Join date : 2011-05-15 Age : 27 Location : Inside my head Setup : Whats a setup
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:06 pm | |
| Those Woodywood Fvckers look awesome. Are they just a regular fingerboard company or will they be ran under tech deck or something? |
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Mikkel S Moderator
Posts : 3752 Join date : 2011-09-20 Age : 33 Location : Denmark Setup :
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:14 pm | |
| Why would Woody trucks be Tech Deck?? |
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Xavier Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2752 Join date : 2011-05-15 Age : 27 Location : Inside my head Setup : Whats a setup
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:16 pm | |
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Mikkel S Moderator
Posts : 3752 Join date : 2011-09-20 Age : 33 Location : Denmark Setup :
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:23 pm | |
| Woody is an Indonesian company.. |
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Xavier Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2752 Join date : 2011-05-15 Age : 27 Location : Inside my head Setup : Whats a setup
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:27 pm | |
| ^ Now I see where it says it |
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willhopewell Constant FBHQer
Posts : 1445 Join date : 2009-08-12 Age : 29 Location : Mansfield,UK Setup : Berlinwood
BRT's
Winker's
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:34 pm | |
| This table is awesome! just what people with little knowledge needed! pretty awesome idea... and brt's are my favourite with y's second |
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MaxL Part of the Furniture
Posts : 2018 Join date : 2011-09-08 Age : 32 Location : Ontario, Canada Companies : Yoyoing, Fingerboarding, Skating, Longboarding, Trumpet, Music, Graphic Design, Web Design Setup : Redemption MMC | Vachina | Y-Trucks | Vachina
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:32 pm | |
| thank god this thread finally is stickied |
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stevenfilms Part of the Furniture
Posts : 1507 Join date : 2010-08-02 Age : 26 Location : USA Companies : Filming, skating, and fingerboarding Setup : Redemption MMC, wide tuned trucks, china non-bearing wheels , Incredibly Smooth & Grippy tape
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:11 pm | |
| - Xi wrote:
Miaow I'm a freaking cat. Greatest part haha |
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Cole H FBHQ Regular
Posts : 715 Join date : 2011-10-25 Age : 27 Location : Switzerland Companies : Wave FB Setup : Berlinwood Elias Assmuth New Mold
Wide Trucks
Flatface G6D's
Riptape
| Subject: Re: What the truck? - Xi's reference table of fingerboard trucks Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:01 pm | |
| Awesome man, thanks a ton. |
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Thingaaa FBHQ Beginner
Posts : 69 Join date : 2011-12-04 Age : 27 Location : Guernsey
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