Old Skool Skateboard Trivia

The new Bennett Vector Re-Issue trucks are not as good as the old Bennett Pro's or Bennett Hijackers. The "pivot ball" that is part of the hanger has been engineered "too big." It does not pivot as freely in the "pivot cup." Therefore the "truk" does not turn nearly as easily as the old ones did in the late l970's. If you take a grinder and grind down the "knob" that goes in the pivot cup, you can get closer to the original engineering of the Bennett truck.

The new Re-Issue Tunnel Rocks wheels are too soft. Compared to a vintage OJ wheel or a Roadrider they are too soft, even for a 78a durometer. This makes them slow and they seem to slip on tight turns.

Abec ll is the best company to chose for old school skateboard wheels. They have their concept together, and their wheels reflect solid thought, concept, and engineering.