What makes precision trucks better

Most trucks paris, caliber, bears are cast , which means molten metal was poured into a mold in the shape of the truck. Precision trucks are CNC Computer Numerical Control machined from a single block of metal, making the process nearly perfect with the help of a computer. The advantages of precision trucks over regular cast trucks are more grip due to straighter axles and hangers, less slop because of precise manufacturing.

Another unique feature that sets precisions apart from cast, is the feature of removable axles, and sometimes pivots. This is extremely useful if you ever strip an axle, all you need to do is replace the single axle and not the whole hanger. Due to how metal forms, precision trucks are a lot stronger and more resistant to bending that cast trucks just by material default.

This method of manufacturing is uncommon, but is becoming more popular because of even higher strength and less weight than CNC machining. Most precisions get their color from a process called anodization. Most cast trucks are painted or powder coated, but some caliber II are switching over to anodizing, because the process does not affect the surface shape of the truck at all whereas paint has thickness.

There are many different kinds, just like casts, and some are similar, but some are pretty unique. Ronins use tall 0. Aside from their fancy design, they are very lightweight and have a not-so-restrictive bushing seat that lets them flow in and out of slides very easily.

Besides having everything a normal RKP has, Aera has many customization options available on their site aeratrucks. You can customize your own set on their website, but be warned; they will be extremely expensive.

Skoa trucks make two kinds of trucks, both meant for different applications. I had a great time dancing on these trucks with the deep lean.

If you plan on dancing on these trucks though you need to keep in mind that they lean more than a Paris truck does. And in the case of dancing, this can be a con for some dancers as this can lead to wheel bite. I solved this problem by tightening the bushings and running smaller wheels and it was no issue after that.

For some dancers, though this could be a bigger issue for especially those that like to mix and match freestyle tricks. Also, the extra turn is very apparent, especially when I was doing peter pans. In fact, I had a lot of fun with it. All in all, they make a fun truck to dance on. However, I can comment on the durability of the trucks from the impact caused by freestyle tricks, since I launched off a kicker ramp repeatedly and some ledges, and they take a beating without a problem. I will admit that this is the area where these trucks surprised me the most.

However, my town recently just put in a new pump track so I went ahead and took my free ride board for a spin there and I was pleasantly surprised. The extra-deep lean that these trucks give make it feel like you are surfing on a wave when you hit the corners and berms. I usually run 98aa durometer wheels on the pump track when I am riding TKP trucks.

I would be comfortable running as hard as 92a on these trucks for sure, possibly even 95a. I tested out these trucks on my Pantheon trip to do a little bit of long-distance. These trucks feel great for long distances in terms of pumping and riding.

This is not an option since these trucks only have a degree base plate. Also, these trucks are rather wide for most long-distance boards. If you have a subsonic Century 40 or a Landyachtz Evo this truck could be good for a more stable long-distance set up on either of those boards. Honestly, there is only one con to these trucks in my opinion. And that con is that the edges of the bottom of the hanger rub against the baseplate.

You can see in the picture where it has rubbed near the pivot and near the pivot cup. Over time though it can change the truck by a degree or two much like flipping the hanger. Once this happened I found if I added a washer boardside it bumped it back up into place and mostly solved the problem. Bill also mentioned to me that he is going to talk with riptide to get a urethane pivot option you could buy and that would solve the problem completely.

The biggest pro these trucks have over any other CNC precision truck on the market right now is the price. For some comparison, check out our truck guide. Precision trucks go through an entirely different process. This allows the trucks to be made to the exact specifications, and tightest tolerances compared to cast trucks. Even precision trucks seem like a better deal than cast, one should consider the price range between them. The reason why precision trucks are more expensive is because they usually use better materials then cast and the process of making them is more expensive than the other.

Other than being much more expensive than cast trucks, precisions seem to be better in a lot of ways.