guitarfreek92 7 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 how does one even know if they are using the right hardness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjs0433 15 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 What makes you think you're using the wrong hardness? Are you concerned you have too much grip or not enough? If you're sliding out all over the place and having trouble making turns you're probably on a wheel that's too hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChunkyThunder 2 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 What makes you think you're using the wrong hardness? Are you concerned you have too much grip or not enough? If you're sliding out all over the place and having trouble making turns you're probably on a wheel that's too hard.How would you know if you have too much grip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjs0433 15 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 You feel a little slower than you think you should be or you're tearing through wheels really fast (the latter isn't the best reason because highly skilled players can chew through the right wheel fast too). It's a little hard to generalize. That said the weight guidelines that are listed for most higher end wheels seems to be fairly accurate. If you're over 190lbs I'd probably stay off anything 74a. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarfreek92 7 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 yeah like in 220 and im skating on 78a but sometimes i think its not grippy enough and i know i was going through 76 fairly quickly so i thought but Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjs0433 15 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Try a mix of 78a and 76a. Maybe 78a in the middle and 76a on the outside. I've found there is no magic answer and a lot of preference. I almost always prefer a harder wheel on the back 2. I personally use the grip+ (I think 78a? Addictions) out back and 74a labeda RPGs up front. My next setup is going to be similar but I think 76a up front. I'm right at 200lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
default user 3 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Try single vs dual pour wheels. There's really no definite answer when it comes to what wheels to choose. For the most part its trial and error and user preference, since each scenario is different depending on playing surface, skating style, and personal preference. I've never felt like there is a difference in using a mixed setup, but I play with guys who swear by it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked3Aussie 68 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 I use 84a(old WC/HSx) & now on 82a(new WC).For my weight and height6ft 2", 185) the 84a wheels were the only ones that provides blistering acceleration & allowed me to continue to stride and put power down in turns.Nothing else provides that same level of speed for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitarfreek92 7 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 I use 84a(old WC/HSx) & now on 82a(new WC).For my weight and height6ft 2", 185) the 84a wheels were the only ones that provides blistering acceleration & allowed me to continue to stride and put power down in turns.Nothing else provides that same level of speed for me.dam how hard is stopping?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked3Aussie 68 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 dam how hard is stopping??Slightly less grippy as you'd expect but not a big deal performance wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
