Riptide Skateboard Longboard Bushing Shape Info Guide

RipTide's Bushing Shapes explained.....

(listed in order of lowest to highest stability)

Cones

Offer the lowest resistance and stability of the shapes addressed here and can allow your trucks to easily achieve their full lean and turn.

Barrels

Barrels offer the next step up in stability above the Cones and are often used for a broad range of skating disciplines depending on the skaters skill level and personal preference.

FatCones

FatCones have the same initial stability as a Barrel but as you lean, they offer progressively higher resistance the further you go.

Chubbys

Chubbys offer the highest stability of all the shapes discussed here and work best in a truck that has a stepped bushing seat to take advantage of the secondary step in the bushing, the vertical side wall and the large backside of the Chubby.  They still turn very well and can be used in a softer duro if you are looking for a stable yet plush and comfortable setup.  The Chubby is one of our most versatile bushings because of its size, shape and wide variety of applications.

Setups:

The Cone / Cone setup is for those looking for a very carvy or surfy feel.  With this choice, the further you lean, the less resistance there is.

The Cone / Barrel setup is for those looking for a carvy or surfy feel but with a bit more stability.  With this choice the resistance is constant throughout the range of motion.

The Barrel / Barrel setup is for those looking for higher stability at higher speeds but still highly maneuverable for slides, high speed carving and downhill applications.

The Barrel / FatCone setup is for those looking for higher stability at higher speeds but still highly maneuverable for slides, high speed carving and downhill applications.  This setup is ideal when you need to restrict the ends of the lean to prevent wheelbite or if you just like a more progressive feel to your setup. 

The Barrel / Chubby is our go to set up for most applications due to its versatility.  It is excellent for Freeride, Fast Freeride, Technical Downhill, Downhill and just flat out speed.