The Gravity Makai longboard skateboard has a drop through design that makes longboarding easy to learn. Unlike the Gravity Bamboo Kalai, the Makai is 100% Canadian Maple, and the price is unbeatable in comparison. It is also comparable to the Loaded Dervish, but for a much lower price. For those who have ridden the Loaded Dervish, the Gravity Makai's flex pattern is closer to the Dervish Flex 2. The Gravity Makai measures in at 9.5" wide, making this board wonderful for dancing and messing around. The Makai has moderate concave giving the feet a really comfortable stance on the platform. Rail to rail, the Gravity Makai Longboard skateboard maneuvers with ease. Like most flexible boards, jumping directly on the board will lead to scratched graphics, but that shouldn't be a con for any board. We love this board because of its versatility. The Makai is definitely an all around longboard skateboard, great for the beach, ripping your favorite hill, or even just trips to the store.
The Gravity Makai works really well with reversed kingpin Longboard skateboard trucks (i.e: Randal, Paris, etc) that are 180mm wide. Trucks can be customized with different bushing combinations in order to make the board very personal to the rider. Venom and Khiro bushings are what we recommend. For Downhill and cruising we would recommend that you try set up this board with a 75mm, sharp lipped longboard skateboard wheel, such as the Retro BigZigs or Orangatang In Heats. For Freeriding we like the 70mm Stimulus and the 75mm Durians by Orangatang, simply because these wheels have amazing rebound and have predictable slide characteristics.
Note: We recommend this board only for riders 180lbs and below. If you're over 180 lbs and like the design of the Makai, check out the Gravity Kalai!
Randal longboard skateboard downhill trucks are 100% engineered right here in the United States. There are very few truck companies that have the privilege to say that. Randals are made with Virgin Grade Aluminum which makes each Randal longboard skateboard truck is built strong and built to last. The angle of geometry is 50 degrees making it a stable truck under speed, but can be easily converted into an amazing around the town cruising truck that most longboarders put on underneath their boards.
Randal Longboard Skateboard Trucks come stock with a ghost "Barrical" (barrel/conical) bushing. We always recommend that you customize your bushings to fit you weight, riding style, and discipline. Remember that bushings are the suspension under your skateboard, therefore very important. We would suggest that you try Venom or Khiro Bushings for your new Randal Downhill longboard skateboard trucks. Try Barrels for Downhill and Tall Cones for carving and crusing. You can also use and combination of barrel and cone for your longboard.
The Gravity Hi Grades are great wheels for the price. We were lucky enough to test these out right before they were officially released and we've loved them ever since. The Hi Grade longboard wheels have a special low rolling resistance formula for easy riding. Better yet, these wheels have a lot of grip when you want it, but they'll drift like butter when you ask them to! For that reason, these wheels make great all around cruising wheels as well as some very nice freeride wheels for a board like the Loaded Dervish. Or try their downhill goodness with the Rayne Avenger. Ina any case... Just ride them already!
Bones Reds longboard skateboard bearings are by far our favorite skateboard bearing at Muirskate.com. If you have not noticed, we upgrade all our board with Bones Reds for FREE! It's definitely the best value that you are going to find. We agree with skateboarders all over the world that Bones Reds are the best low price quality bearings skateboarding has to offer. They are super smooth and long lasting. Just like any bearing, you should keep them out of the rain and expect that riding through sand and dirt put lots of wear on them. If you avoid these elements, you can expect your bearings to last a long time. Anyone with experience will tell you that Bones Reds, along with any other bearing, should be cleaned regularly. Just buy a Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit and some Bones Speed Cream and you can clean the Bones Reds Longboard Bearings yourself without taking too much time out of your busy day. We know that you will like your new bearings.
You love your boards right? Protect the drop through mounting areas by dampening the harsh metal to wood contact. These risers (technically they're "lowerers"...) are small enough to protect the board, yet they aren't thick enough to change the height of the board. Simple things like these make your boards last much longer.
The Loaded Drop Thru Strips are sold in groups of four (4) which will be enough for two trucks.
Washers are included with the purchase of the Loaded Shock Strips to help protect the lower side of the deck from the pressure created by the mounting nuts.
If you are using Randal or Paris Trucks, these risers require no modifications.
For Bear Grizzly Trucks, cut an additional slot the same size as the original just towards the middle of the original.
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