Surf Keeyz

At first I couldnt believe that I paid $16 for these when they came.  Next to a bushing for size comparison.

This is a set of Surf Keeyz for Surf Rodz trucks.  I got the idea, but it really comes together when you are putting them in the trucks.  Before them, there is this much room for play.  This is looking down the kingpin into the bushing seat.

After sliding the Keeys in it looks like this, no more gap, has to just rotate around that point, can not go side to side.

Then I took them for a ride.  I really think I felt about $16 worth of difference.  I am not ruling out that it is all in my head but I am convinced that side by side on the same setups these feel different and better.

Orangatang Nipples in Indeesz

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Why Penny, Why?

Penny Skateboards are not drilled to mount standard trucks.

This is about what Penny Trucks look like.

And this is what I wanted to happen.

I got these Surf-Rodz Indeesz.  I got the 100mm because I knew they were for a mini.  I mostly wanted them for this board.  

But...

If you look close, the mounting holes are off.  They are close to the old school mounting pattern, but just enough shorter not to work.  It is definitely the Penny drilling and trucks that are off, I compared them to the Indeesz and some Trackers and some Randals.  Maybe because Penny is an Australian company they use a different patern?  The Penny deck is counterbore for the hardware so redrilling will make it look screwy.  Oh well, good trucks for another board I guess.

The mailman brought some Surf-Rodz Indeesz

I got these in the mail a few days ago.  I heard they turn like crazy.  I have to say that I ordered then from East Coast Core Skates and that guy is really good at customer service.  I ordered some and immediately he emailed and said that color baseplate was out,  did I want to substitute or wait?  I replied to send any color, it was not a big deal.  I figure I am getting these to ride, not to look at.  They ship the next day and get here pretty quick.  When they arrive, there is a hand written note saying thanks for the support and he threw in an extra set of bushing seats in another color.  Nice guy and great customer service.  Unrelated to these trucks, but the guy from Green Banana Skateboards has followed up both times after I have bought decks from him.  Some of these small skateboard shops and companies really things down.

Anyway, another post to follow, but for now I am going to get these together and go for a ride.

Indeesz Baseplate

Indeesz Bushing Seat and Pivot

Indeesz 100mm Hanger

Lots of Indeesz Parts