Thunder Polished Hollow Lights Hi 149 II Truck

Hello!

I've skated mostly independent trucks for most of my time skating. But I wanted to change things since I'm increasing my deck size, so I had to buy new trucks to fit my new board.

These trucks are quite different to what I'm used to with skating indys.

The biggest thing I like about these trucks is the way it makes my pop feel more responsive. The trucks are a bit shorter than indy's which makes your tail hit the ground faster than the indy's, leading to a snappier pop. the wheelbase is also a bit shorter so they turn a bit differently also.

I immediately noticed that my board felt way lighter when i had these ons, almost too light at first. But I got used to it and now it feels amazing.

i feel like these trucks are made for tech skaters. Manuals, flat, curbs, stairs, and flatbars feel great with these.

i bought these for an 8.38 deck, but they will fit nicely on every deck between 8.3 to 8.6.

The bushings is stiff but I'm certain that they will be softer when, I break them in fully.

Overall, I'm happy with these trucks. It made skateboarding feel new again to me and I feel like I'm a more consistent skater with these. I recommend these for street skaters that want light, responsive trucks.

I have been riding independent truck most of my life, skating street mostly. My board size is 8.38 and I'm riding 149s. I was very curious to experience hollow trucks as I have always used standard trucks.

So after being a bit scared of changing from independent trucks to thunder as the wheelbase would change. I have been surprised in a really good way with how easy the transition has been and now my set up feels better than ever! Very responsive and light. Chunky ledges feel great with these thunders!

In the future I may change the bushings from the ones that It came with but that is just personal preference.

In conclusion, these trucks have made me improved in manny aspects of my skating and without having to re-learn my set up as I felt super comfortable from day one!

If anyone is in the position that I was in and has never tried lightweight trucks, I suggest you give it a go! Of course it can depend a lot with the type of skating you do and may need more solid and durable trucks.They do look weaker than Independents but for the time being these are holding up great and the board response is just amazing.