i think i have mine on the third set ( about 3 deg ) which made a significant difference over flat.
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Wow, thanks so much for the info everyone. Espically on the long screws, I use 2.5-3" mounting hardware on my slalom boards, So i'll keep an eye on that. And since I ride a flat Fatboy, and I'm a fat boy myself, I think I'll try 10 degrees first. Now I just gotta wait for the postman to bring the truck.
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What I look for is to set the hanger up so that the kingpin is nearly vertical, and the hanger/bushings sit parallel to the riding surface. With an Airflow (or early Asphalt PG or Turner TTC), the 'fine tuning' will come from the pivot length adjustment and bushing choices. With a near-flat (low camber, or non-kicktail) slalom deck, -10* to -12* sounds about right for wedge set-up to start.
Boards with cool, funkadelic shapes like higher camber,S-Camber,or kicktailed, those may take some creative wedging to get right. Beware of over-long (beyond 2" or 50mm) mounting bolts, as the steering torque you generate can twist those longer machine screws, especially with softer plastic wedges. If you mount your trucks with long screws like that, check them Regularly to be sure they're not getting tweaked.
Boards with cool, funkadelic shapes like higher camber,S-Camber,or kicktailed, those may take some creative wedging to get right. Beware of over-long (beyond 2" or 50mm) mounting bolts, as the steering torque you generate can twist those longer machine screws, especially with softer plastic wedges. If you mount your trucks with long screws like that, check them Regularly to be sure they're not getting tweaked.
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Hi Robert!
Most people here in Switzerland usually ride their Airflows with 10-12° dewedge. As far as I know the Americans use a bit less dewedge like 5-9° I guess.
On one hand it depends on your riding style, on the other hand it's a matter of getting used to your setup....
Try out and find out what workes best for you.
rmn
Most people here in Switzerland usually ride their Airflows with 10-12° dewedge. As far as I know the Americans use a bit less dewedge like 5-9° I guess.
On one hand it depends on your riding style, on the other hand it's a matter of getting used to your setup....
Try out and find out what workes best for you.
rmn
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Dewedging The OS?
I just ordered a 110mm OS truck. I plan on running it as a rear, and I was wondering if I should dewedge it at all? and if so, how much? I'm currently running a 106 RTS dewedged 10 degrees, and a matching RTX wedged 10 degrees in front. I will still be running the RTX in front along with the OS truck.
Thanks in Advance.
Thanks in Advance.