TB110 72A: the grip intensifies [serious]

[Schtekarsten]

Top mounted folkes and europeans. I ride 85mm

[MysticalDork]

If you can’t get them in 100mm, you could take them to a machine shop and ask them to take a little off the diameter. Urethane cuts like butter with the right lathe tool, and it should be a quick job.

[Fosterqc]

I’ve been wondering if that would induce more chunking, seems to be ok from what I have seen (harfang).

Wonder what the best method to make the rounded edges would be if not using a CNC lathe. Custom rounded cutting tool or just manually making the shape.

[MysticalDork]

Either a form tool, a ball turning jig, or just approximate it with a couple angled cuts using the compound slide.

I think you might get chunking with a form tool due to the greatly increased cutting area and tool pressure.

[PatRocks]

I’m SO with you on the blind tiles. Have pooped many pants rolling over these in a straight line, thinking “I wonder if I’ll die this time…”. Aaand I’ve just barely survived. Even at a slight angle, it’s manageable, but perpendicular = poo-pants.

[spade]

I’m convinced these blind man strips are created by the Illuminati secret societies themselves… and employed worldwide creating a billion dollar industry - do blind men even actually use them?

[Rob]

Wait… your telling me these demonized rubber hell spike carpets are for the blind!? I though they where for the winter so you don’t slip on the incline if it froze over
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

The ratio of blind people to blind man strip is about

1 : 10,000,000
There are way to many, and let’s face it, as a blind man, crossing the street is basically frogger blindfolded with a death wish… doubt they go for tons of strolls

[CiscoV]

@b264

blind tiles

Haha. That I didn’t know

I thot those were used to keep kickpushers off the side walks

[Jun]

@spade

Lol, we shouldn’t be carving in the wet anyway…

I know right but am just wanting to make sure on the statements, because to someone it might sounds like the 72a is possible to carve on wet roads

@b264

In the rain or in wet conditions (or on blind tiles or small pebbles even in dry conditions), I try to not lean much at all until I slow down a lot. Just like if you were in a car driving on snow. Carving is off the table completely if it’s raining.

But compared to other wheels, these TB110 72A seem to work much better in those conditions.

Thanks for the clarification Brian i normally slow down while passing these blind tiles, or avoid them totally

I shall see what’s the price on these new 72a and perhaps I can finally get them

[b264]

Just to be perfectly clear, I don’t recommend riding any polyurethane longboard wheels in the rain.

but if you have to get somewhere

and life isn’t waiting around for the weather

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then these are probably your best bet

if you need to be able to skate on wet roads in a pinch.

I personally wouldn’t say I do it a lot, but I definitely do it if I need to, even in a thunderstorm sometimes. Because sometimes life can’t just pause until the weather is nice

[moon]

[Jun]

@b264

Just to be perfectly clear, I don’t recommend riding any polyurethane longboard wheels in the rain.

Haha thanks for clarifying Brian

I don’t ride in the wet at all now, have done it before in damp roads after rain as I was rushing and was worried as heck for my electronic parts

[rusins]

@Rob

The ratio of blind people to blind man strip is about

1 : 10,000,000

They also help smartphone zombies notice crossings. I hate them too, but with some skill they’re fine even on small wheels.

[Rob]

We recently got a lot of street and sidewalk construction done over the last year, And the new strip has studs practically half an inch tall. The ones in moons video are mere goosebumps in comparison. Will be awesome to see the difference when I go from my hard ass 97 flywheel clones to these new chewy TB110s

[Dred]

In the US they are called ADA bumps and yes they are the bane of riders everywhere to the point where I feel they were actually adopted as a subtle fuck you to skateboarders as well as keeping the visually impaired from jogging into traffic. Going over these things on cags feels like death.

[PatRocks]

@spade

blind man strips

Not sure this is PC buddy. I think they were intended for blind people, regardless of the individual’s gender identity. (kidding, but also seriously).

Back on topic: @b264 I have always appreciated your contributions to our forum(s), and wanted to thank you for your input here as well. I will also go on to say that you’re a lucky bastard for being the tester of these wheels. Your technical write-ups are great, and I understand how you got into this position, but I’m still jealous…

As I mentioned above, @torqueboards , these wheels sound really great. Can’t wait to get a set of the same arctic blue color that’s currently available (with those A+ pulleys I suggested as well )

[Skatardude10]

Question I have for the testers… and it seems there is either no clear consensus or maybe I’m missing it…

Are these at all noticably softer to any degree than the 74A? The difference between 78A and 74A was definitely noticeable imo… not really the same case here, but improved grip?

I’m excited for these in 72A, but if they were noticably softer at all than the 74A I’d be excited even more so.

[b264]

I don’t feel a noticed increase in softness, only in grip. Maybe a little, but mostly how they handle feels different to me.

I’d like to hear others chime in though

[ahrav]

Agree 100%. Not really softer to me. Just a lot more grip.

[Jun]

By the way, any of you guys who tested the 72a 110mm compared it to the new Boas 100mm?