The offset is exactly the same as a Kegel. Fits into the Boosted V2 without any mods, even our 100mm Constrictor wheels.
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I would say, somewhere between 5-6 mm. My model isnāt 100% accurate but if you compare it to the photograph it seems to be around 6 mm?
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Thanks
@anon42702729 but the photo it looks the same as the Kegel, just a new belt and print risers and a bigger pulley
Iām still thinking if the added weight is worth, since my build is focused on light weight, there is a really short section on my commute that is really bad, a few meters actually, but itās a parte that Iām forced to ride in line with cars, and with 80mm Iām force to go slow and itās creates a risky situation since most drivers donāt know what they should do
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the 90mm hatchlings would be the perfect inbetween for a lightweight board tbh
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Iāll weigh the Hatchlings against the kegel. The Constrictor is 434g each.
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Hey guys. Just wanted to update as I recently found out about Boa wheels. I saw there was going to be a group buy and expressed immediate interest. I then found out that there was a guy in my city who actually had a set here that wasnt being tested since his BB was down. I got the ok to get them and give it a shot. I was pumped that I could direct install to my boostedboard. Process is straight forward. Changing from an 80mm to a boa 100mm is amazing as to ride quality. Itās like night and day. I live in NYC and thereās horrible concrete/asphalt everywhere. Part of my work commute includes going across a rumble strip bridge. On the Orangatang wheels my feet vibrated like crazy. I felt every bump. After switching to the boa constrictor 100mm itās insane. I donāt feel vibration annoyance. I run thru a ton of junk and debris which is definitely not by choice but just crappy roads. The stoping and accelerating is minimally affected. I would not stress about regearing. I feel a lot more confident with these wheels riding over metal construction plates in the city and that Iām not gonna go flying off. I still take my time. Iām about 30 miles now on the wheels and truly in love. Looking forward to this dang weather to stop being so cold and enjoy them during the warm season.
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hey @Zack just my 0.02 if you can i would shorten that led strip a little by cutting on marked line so its even and then put a red led strip on the back for a tail light would make this look really good. love the color scheme
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Hatchlings are ~ 300g. The Kegels are ~ 250g.
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Hey do you guys know where to get some cores? I donāt wanna wait til I wear my tires town to harvest them
Head over to /r/longboarding and ask around; Iām sure they have some. They might be keeping them as trophies, thoughā¦
Thanks, thatās very good, any idea how the 90mm would compare to 100? The experience would be something like @Zack described or way less on the 90mm?
With this weight difference thereās no reason to continue on the kegels
The urethane is identical formula, so it should be fairly close riding experience.
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@MyCampGround Oo thatās an awesome idea! Thanks so much for looking out. I forgot I could trim the light. @Pedrodemio hopefully I can update you on that as well!
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Anyone setting up a group buy for these? Looks like a great set of wheels.
Has anyone bought and received these yet? Or are they still just being tested?
If I placed an order today, when should I expect to receive them?
Thatās a question for @captainjez
Iām under the impression they are now shipping, though I have been beta testing them for a while now.
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We start shipping in the next week for the Constrictors, just waiting on Labeda to finish packaging all the wheels up and getting them to our warehouse in California. The Hatchlings arenāt far behind.
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ā¦and which colors?