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Reddit mentions of Orangatang Kegel 80 mm 80a Downhill Longboard Skateboard Cruising Wheels (Orange, Set of 4)
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Orangatang Kegel 80 mm 80a Downhill Longboard Skateboard Cruising Wheels (Orange, Set of 4). Here are the top ones.
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DOWNHILL LONGBOARDING WHEELS – Designed for maximum speed and grip for downhill skateboard racing, hard carving, pumping, and long-distance pushing.ROLL OVER ANYTHING – With a large 80mm diameter, the Kegels roll with breakneck speed and plow over cracks, rocks, sticks, and the roughest roads.MAXIMUM TRACTION – Sharp, square lips provide maximum grip while still sliding smoothly when desired.HAPPY THANE – The original Orangatang urethane formula is smooth, plush, and grippy with a buttery-smooth slide.LARGE, SUPPORTIVE CORE – The fully exposed 46mm core reduces weight while providing quick acceleration and crisp slides.
Specs:
Color | Orange, 80a |
Height | 6.3 Inches |
Length | 2.36 Inches |
Number of items | 4 |
Size | w/o bearings |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 6.3 Inches |
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I spent a total of ~$770 on this board (including wasted parts). It's more than I wanted to spend but I expect it'll last a long time.
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I'm doing some research to buy my first board. I heard that the first thing to do is choose what I want to do with it. My idea is to use it for commuting, but my commutes are really long, so I started to look into Long Distance Pushing, since that is what most resembled it ( it's about 18 miles each way, so let's say 36 a day ) . I don't really know if I'll be able to skate that much, what I want is to push and feel like I'm actually going forward. I want to push and go fast without pushing 1000 times. I have a skateboard in my house but I can't use it because when I push I feel like the wheels are stuck or something like that. That skate is like 10 years old, so I thought it was because the bearings were dirty or something like that. I changed them. Nothing. Then a couple of weeks later I tried a longboard at Walmart. I could only push once and for less than 30 ft ( you know, space was a bit limited ) but I felt it easier. You know, like I could push once and go for much longer
Even though I'm going to use it for commuting, it's mostly for a trip I'm going to do, so it can't be THAT expensive. Before this, I was going to buy a Penny longboard because it's cheap ( 100 USD ) but I mostly read bad things about it from this sub and then again, the most important part is to push and feel. it. go. ( going fast without pushing 1000 times ) , so I thought maybe that wasn't a good idea
So... this is what I came up with. Tell me what you think and if I'm in the right path. Also, please tell me if I understood something wrong. If it helps, I'm 5 ft 5, 140 lb, and my legs are quite strong. I'm going for around 200 USD for my first time ( already double what I was going to spend on the Penny on the first time) :
 
Then, the harder they are, the more they slide, so I want the hardest wheels possible, right?
I chose the orange Orangatang Kegels ( 80mm, 80a, 60 USD )
 
 
The higher baseplate angle, the easier it is to turn. I chose 50-degree trucks, the Caliber II Fifty ( they come in 9 and 10 inches, 40 USD)
 
 
What do you think? This is about 210 USD including the helmet I chose, the Triple 8 brainsaver (36 USD)
Am I missing something?
That was really hard for me to parse, so I made this formatted list, with links and current prices (in USD via Amazon):
Component | Item | Price
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motor | Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 6364-190kv Brushless Outrunner Motor | $176
motor speed controller | Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro 1/10 Brushless ESC with SMARTSENSE | $116
remote control | Spektrum 2322 DX2E 2-Channel DSMR Surface Radio System | $70
battery | Turnigy 5000mAh 6S 20C Lipo Pack | $50
battery charger | Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe Battery Packs + Power Supply | $58
deck | ??? | ?
trucks | Paris V2 180mm Longboard Trucks Black | $45
wheels | Orangatang Kegel 80mm 80a Orange Longboard Wheels Set of 4 | $60
motor gear | 16t pinion gear | ?
wheel gear | 36t drive wheel gear | ?
drive belt | ??? | ?
motor mount | welded motor mount | ?
| total price | $575
If you respond with links to the ? items I'll edit this and add them in.
I'm a college student who weighs ~170 lbs (77 kg) and is currently trying to cruise around 10+ miles (16+ km) for transportation purposes on and off campus.
I ride on uneven sidewalks, bricks, and rough asphalt. I have a drop-through deck that can fit wheels up to 114 mm in diameter and 53 mm in width.
I dont know if I should ride with soft wheels (78a), hard wheels (82a), or somewhere in-between (80a).
I have a few wheels that have caught my eye:
My question: Which wheels will be right for what I demand(short & long distance cruising)?
and what range on the durometer (for cruising purposes) should certain people have their wheels on?