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Karma 72MM
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On 1/23/1998 Matt Pearl
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Fast, sticky, and they don't chunk or break up. Fat 72MM makes for a fun ride...
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75mm clear
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On 1/11/1998
Bean
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I'm looking for some nice clear wheels around 75mm and
I want them to be nice soft(around 78a) and pretty grippy for carving
but I want to be able to slide a bit too. If anyone Knows of
wheels like this please write back.
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Sector 9 70mm wheels
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On 1/4/1998 Bean
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I'v seen the sector 9 wheels, I think they look better than any other wheel but I want a wheel that is good for power slides and good for carving.
The bigger the better.
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Extreme S/S Wheels
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On 12/29/1997
PuKa
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It Kix Man!! These Things Grip Like Hell..Ok Kden Again Buss!! Xtreme And Gravity In The House!!
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GRAVITY SUPER G'S
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On 12/14/1997 NICK
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90a 73mm KICK ASS POWERSLIDES
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Xtreme S/S wheelz
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On 10/20/1997
David B.
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Does anybody have these wheels? How fats do they go? The reason I am wondering is because at the Kryptonics web site it says not to go over 30 mph and also I hear that the new ones burn up fast. How would you all compare the Xtreme S/S to kryptonics or any other wheel for that matter, and what is with the bearing being built into the wheels or hubcap that they have?
THANX,
David
please reply through email if possible (just click on my name above)
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Gravity 66mm Classic
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On 10/5/1997 Adam
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Really sticky (78a?) clear urethane with a large chromed plastic core. These wheels carve hard but don't slide that well. They hold longer than Kryp 70s on clean, smooth pavement, but get a little unpredictable on less perfect surfaces.
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XT Wheelz
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On 9/5/1997 Damon
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these are the best off road wheelz you will ever have. i have had mine for about 2 1/2 years now and they are still good. you will never regrete buying these wheelz.
the web site is www.extremewheelz.com/
go check it out if you don't believe me.
PEACE OUT!!
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Kryptonics interstate 70's
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On 8/5/1997
Nater
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Kickass, stylin things. They rip. Fast, smooth, sweet.
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Kryptonic Route 70
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On 7/21/1997 Adam
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On the positive side, the new Kryps have larger cores that should resist meltdown on long fast runs better than their predecessors. They're also smoother and grippier than the orange 70s they replace. I found their slide predictable and easy to manage, yet they can really hold a line if you want them to. On the down side, they wear out far faster (maybe 4-5X faster) than the previous generation of Kryptonics. Even with the wear, they're now my favorite downhill carving wheel.
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Kryptonic Route 62's
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On 7/18/1997
Grant
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I just picked up a set of these by chance when in London. 62mm diameter, seem to be about 78a rating. Clear red, with a very visible and techie looking hub seen trrough the urethane.
Great wheels, really grippy (so not ideal if into big slides). Soft quiet and deadly quick. Great all round cruising wheel. Perfect for hacking aroun the seafront in Brighton (uk) where I live.
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Krypto 65mm 78A
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On 6/11/1997
slimline
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these wheels are the bomb. nice soft wheels with a good sized
footpad. super grippy. they come in cool colors too for those
that are concientious about those things.
you pay a price for the super grippiness...they can chunk
up on the inside edge if you are on rough pavement. the inside
of the wheel is not rounded. instead it has a more of a
straight edge bevel. but...compared to others around...well
worth the money
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Just a tip
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On 5/30/1997
Scooter
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this is just a tip for those looking for wheels. I just go to
my local thrift shops and look for roller skates. If you can
find a pair with good wheels and bearings, then you come away
with two sets of wheels with bearings for about 7 bucks!
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Kryptonic C70
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On 4/28/1997 Anthony
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Without question the best downhill/carving wheels i
have ever ridden. They are extremely soft, fast, and
virtually no rolling resistance. They hold an edge through
literally insane turns.Combined with a good set of ABEC 5's
or any other fast bearing you have an unstoppable set up.
On my Randals they carve beautifully.
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HYPER Super Mundo
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On 4/19/1997
Steve
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I learned a lot about wheels, working at the skate shop. My boss introduced me to the original Krypto 70's and Road Rider's with square edges. HYPER makes the Super Mundo...It's a rollerskate wheel which is designed to be very responsive pumping.
For longboards, the Super Mundo is exellent. The 72mm size is super smooth and 78a is great for asphalt. The square edges allow the board to "pop" back under you when you're punching turns.
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Kryptonics Cruise 65mm
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On 4/19/1997
Dan
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I just got these and rode them in at the NCDSA meet today.
These wheels are clear red urethane with both the inner and
outer edges rounded.
Initially these wheels were amazingly sticky, but after a
couple of runs they broke in nicely and were very predictable
when dirfting/sliding through turns. The 78A urethane is kind
of soft though, as I had noticibly coned them after only 6 or 7
runs of hard turning. I think they would wear away quickly if
you were doing any serious power slides. All in all, though,
this is a very good wheel for sloloming down the steeps.
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Sector 9 70mm
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On 4/16/1997
Mikkel
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These are great wheels. They're really soft wheels and good for carving. These are great longboarding wheels. They are very fast and do not skid out on you. I would recomend these to anyone who wants a fast quiet ride.
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UFO 70mm 78a
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On 3/21/1997
Bryan Heath
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I can't believe that nobody ever mentions these guys.They're another stoneage company with some great products.The company's founder is Ron Amos,a top street luger,and avery nice person.Their UFO 70's are the fastest wheels I've ever ridden,not to mention how smooth they are.I haven't heard from them in awhile,but if you get a chance,look them up.You won't be disappointed.Everyone take care,JESUS loves you!!
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Payaso Roadie Racers
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On 3/2/1997 Andy
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These wheels are some of the stickiest and fattest wheels
I've ever seen. Being as sticky as tehy are and giving the
grip that they do, it makes power slides a little tougher.
By far my choice for cruising and downhill. Street riders
may prefer a little something different.
Highly recommended.
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Hyper Rollo (65mm, 78a)
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On 3/2/1997
Dan
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Smooth quiet ride. Easily controlable with predictable handling. Similar to Kryptonics-- the core looks identical.
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Gordon & Smith Cruisers
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On 12/25/1996
Richard
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Soft (around 80a I reckon) compound about 64mm diameter and not as wide as kryps reds, they are a good cruising wheel, not as fast as kryps and release sooner but being a bit smaller I like them on a cruising board rather than for downhill stuff. Again seem way better than the Black clouds. nice see through urethane to, took me back a few years.
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Formula One Black Clouds
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On 12/25/1996
Richard
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Soft compound 78a and about 65mm diameter. In my opinion my red Kryps are way better. The clouds are not as fast, have an unpredictable slide at higher speeds and you have trouble with the spacers, the bearing seatings on mine were to close and I had to shave some of my spacers to fit. All in all stay with the Kryps.
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Kryptonic Turbo Racer 80mm 74A
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On 12/22/1996 adam
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How do inline wheels work on a longboard? Not very well. Their grip is weak and the resulting slide wears them down quickly. I tried them as an experiment thinking that they would have low rolling resistance and be great for kicking the flatlands, but the Kryptonic C70s have a longer roll and a better ride.
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Xtreme Wheelz XT (off-road wheels)
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On 12/20/1996 adam
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Very smooth, but heavy and way too soft for the street. Kryptonics are much faster and roll longer.
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Kryptonic C70 (Red)
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On 12/7/1996 adam
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Still my favorite wheel after trying many othes. The C70s are incredibly smooth and fast and they provide predictable slide when carving. The ride these wheels give, especially on rougher surfaces, is unsurpassed.
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