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Review on ๐Ÿฆˆ Revolutionary Shark Wheel Skating Wheels for Longboarding - Sidewinder 70mm 78a - High-Performance Shark Longboarding Wheels by William Obong

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal wheels for cruising?

I've been using these bikes almost exclusively for about 5 months now. Let me tell you these are probably the best wheelset you will ever ride. At 70mm, they're great for traversing cracks, bumps, and generally anything that would otherwise slow you down. With a hardness of 78a, they are soft enough to make the ride much more comfortable and stable than traditional longboard wheels. Combine that with the sinusoidal shape of these wheels and you have the smoothest ride you could hope for on a skateboard. These wheels are made for rain and shine. While your bearings might object to riding in the rain, these wheels certainly won't make you stop. With the above combination of shape, size and softness, puddles are no longer a threat to you. Because these wheels are so smooth, you can go faster even if your bearings are completely destroyed. (Note: these bikes are perfect for going downhill as they can reach such high speeds). In terms of speed, these wheels give me some of the best speeds I've ever had riding (and that's while using several different bearing types). Well I'm not sure I'm comfortable saying these are the fastest reels you will buy as frankly the speed is on par with any reel of comparable size and durometer. However, I can say that the shape of these wheels gives them an edge over traditional wheels. I'm saying that because I have 70mm longboard wheels that I've used before and they might trip over the usual suspects: pebbles, branches, bumps in the crosswalk, some of the nastier pavement cracks. With these sinusoidal wheels, these objects (except for more serious obstacles, of course) are no longer to be feared. They just give you a nudge or just get thrown out of the way by a sine wave. In terms of traction, Shark wheels offer exceptional grip even in wet conditions. When you're speeding across parking lots, sidewalks, and just about any other hard, flat surface, you'll experience minimal, if any, slippage. Now these wheels only have a few downsides. These wheels claim they can go through gravel, sand and water. As said, they can move through the water well enough for a wheel, although deeper puddles (those high enough to make contact with the axle nut) will definitely slow you down, if not bring you to a sudden stop. . The same goes for gravel. Small pieces of gravel scattered on the sides do not pose a big problem, but larger pieces can definitely pose a danger to you. As for the sand, the advertising is misleading. You won't be speeding across the beach anytime soon. Any strip of sand about 30cm or less can be good to walk, but if it's longer, it's probably better to walk. That being said, another false claim is that these wheels can slip. They are definitely not built to slip. On the 78a they are too grippy to slide easily. Even after 5 months of wearing, they still don't slip well. Apart from these points of criticism, I can't really think of any other negative thoughts about these wheels. Overall I would give these wheels more recommendations than any other wheels I have used. I only wish Shark would come out with a wheel larger than 70mm just for an even smoother ride.

Pros
  • Sporty
Cons
  • Slightly torn