Longboard 88A Bushing 500

What are bushings for?

Bushings are urethane pieces mounted on the trucks. There are 2 per truck: one above the hanger (the wheel axle) and the other between the hanger and the base plate (the flat plate fixed to the deck)

The bushings let the truck tilt smoothly.

You can adapt the trucks' resistance by using bushings of different hardnesses and shapes.

Which combo should you use for your skateboard or longboard?

The kit includes 2 shapes: 4 cones and 4 barrels.

Possible combos:

1/ Cone / Cone: the softest set-up, which will accentuate the angle on turns but will also be less stable (perfect for carving)

2/ Barrel / Barrel: the most solid set-up, which will provide good stability but will turn less (perfect for downhill)

3/ Cone / Barrel: the classic set-up, which is a compromise between the 2 previous options (classic for street skating)

Which hardness is right for you?

The choice of hardness depends on your weight and skating style.

The more you weigh, the harder your bushings will need to be (and vice versa).

In general,

< 175 lbs: 88a

> 175 lbs: 92a

To be adapted based on your set-up (cone/cone, cone/barrel, etc.)

There is no one-size-fits-all rule. You should therefore try out the different possibilities to see which best suits your style or your desired sensations.