Oj hasoi rocket reissues, or G bones, or slimeballs?

jmcpherson · January 2018

Hey guys I'm setting up a hasoi 9in hammerhead as a pool board. I'm thinking Indy 159s for trucks? Then I'm having trouble deciding on wheels. I've got it narrowed down between Oj hasoi rocket reissues 61mm/97a, G bones 64mm/97a, or, santa Cruz slime balls 60mm/97a. What do you guys think? Indy 159s? Wheels?

cwalker3 · January 2018

Pool board? I’d go with the NHS wheels. Their 97a rides harder than Powell’s 97a. I’d prefer the smaller size too.

BackInAction · January 2018

I'd go for Bones SPF 58s for a pool board. They are not as retro, but faster. These are pretty fat (37mm) - https://www.skateone.com/bones-spf-tiles-58x37-p2-skateboard-wheel-84b-4pk

WakeInFright · January 2018

I used to be big on big wheels(>60mm), but these days I prefer small(less than 60mm). When my legs get older I may revert to big again, although I am thinking of setting a Saiz up as a street board with G Bones!

jmcpherson · January 2018

Cool thanks for your input fellas! I think I'm gonna grab the g bones and some spf 58s for the pool thanks guys!

SK8ER · January 2018

The 60mm slimeball reissues in 97a are awesome....fast, grip and slide. They feel just like 97a did in the glorious 80s!

ppk187 · January 2018

Santa Cruz/Oj’s for sure. Like mentioned above they’re a “true” 97a. Better wheels in my opinion

SkaterRick · January 2018

So the Powell 97a's seem to ride softer?

ppk187 · January 2018

In my experience yes

jmcpherson · January 2018

Too late I ordered a set of g bones and a set or spf 60mm last night, slimeballs next time haha.

WakeInFright · January 2018

You will be happy with both!

DoubleDown · January 2018

Here's an interview with Hosoi to listen to while you're at work. He talks about the use of the controversial 'Rising Sun' on his boards. Very interesting to say the least.

cwalker3 · January 2018

I love the Nine Club. The Hosoi one is a bit hard to listen too, and he rambles and won’t let them get a question in.

VatoRat · January 2018

Totally agree about the hardness differences. Waaaay back in the day I had a set of 97 Slime Balls, and they were considerably harder than my friend's 97 Rat Bones. I guess this all lends more credibility to the idea that the A-Scale isn't the best for measuring durometers that high?
That Hosoi interview looks pretty good - thanks for posting @DoubleDown !

cwalker3 · February 2018

Dill at 27:10 totally nails the Hosoi interview. Same thing I noticed above.

TheFarter2.0 · February 2018

Where is The Nine Club with Gator?

brigade_bill · February 2018

dont think that is happening lol

WakeInFright · February 2018

Unless it's at his gaol with 9" Bubba!

McShredorDie · February 2018

Don't drop the soap.

Oj hasoi rocket reissues, or G bones, or slimeballs?

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