Blood Orange Cone Bushings 86a Purple

It's conical that you used to use other bushings.

Cone bushings are the most responsive shape in the Blood Orange lineup. This bushing shape is designed for riders looking for fast, agile turning and quick pumping. The trimmed design of the cone offers less resistance against the truck while turning, which gives the rider access to the full turning capabilities of the truck they are riding.

Blood Orange bushings are poured from the highest quality American made urethane available. They worked tirelessly with their riders to develop their exclusive Ultra-High Rebound formula to create a bushing that doesn’t lose its uniform leaning properties, which is essential for maintaining stability while holding turns at high speeds. Blood Orange bushings are available in three shapes and 5 duros to completely customize the feel of your ride.

Tru fax:

• 86a Duro
• Super Carve style
• Purple
• Cone*

What skateboard truck bushings do I need?

Skateboard truck bushings are the rubbery rings that fit around the kingpin on your skateboard trucks. Typically made of polyurethane, the bushings assist in allowing your board to turn and pivot smoothly. There should be two bushings on each truck (four total). The top bushing, which is on the kingpin above the hanger, helps the skateboard truck turn smoothly. The bottom bushing, which is on the kingpin between the hanger and the baseplate, can be tightened or loosened depending on how responsive you want your trucks to be.

Stiffer bushings will result in a more resistant board, which can be an advantage when performing tricks. For easy movement when cruising or carving the streets, looser bushings are a good option. Bushing tightness depends on each rider's preferences, and bushings can be easily adjusted to suit your needs. Skateboard truck bushings are all the same size, and will fit any skateboard, longboard, or cruiser.

About skateboard truck bushing durometer...

To determine the hardness of the skateboard bushings, we refer to the durometer. Most companies use the Durometer A scale, which ranges from 1-100 (the higher the number, the harder the bushings). A handful of companies use the Durometer B scale, which measures 20 points lower and allows the scale an extra 20 points for harder bushings. For example, an 80b durometer is the same hardness as a 100a durometer. These skateboard truck bushings have a wider and more accurate hardness range.

Skateboard bushing shape and style!

In addition to durometer, the shape of your skateboard bushings is also a big factor. In recent years, skateboarders have been experimenting with different bushing shapes to accentuate their rides. Some bushings are symmetrical between the top and bottom, but in some sets the top and bottom bushing are shaped differently.

The three basic shapes of skateboard bushings are conical, barrel, and eliminator. How these shapes are mixed and matched within a set leads to a handful of common bushing styles.

Cone/Barrel Bushings

Cone/barrel bushings (also known as standard barrel or conventional bushings) are the most common shape for skateboard bushings because they are so versatile. The bottom bushing is barrel shaped, which allows it to fit securely into the bushing seat, and the conical top bushing creates a lot of deck lean, making it easier to carve. Many riders put a tougher durometer bushing on the bottom to maximize the capabilities of conventional bushings.

Double Barrel Bushings

As the name suggests, the top and bottom bushings are identical and barrel shaped. These bushings are also called downhill bushings because the superior stability they offer makes them a great choice for skating downhill at high speeds. They won't allow for as much turn as a conical bushing, but that can be somewhat offset by choosing a softer durometer.

Cone Bushings*

This style features two conical bushings, and because of the high amount of deck lean they allow for, they are also known as super carve bushings. These bushings are intended for sharp turns and carving.

Double Stepped Bushings

Stepped bushings are similar to barrel shaped, except they have indents cut out on the top and bottom (you may also hear them called step-barrel). Rocking two stepped bushings on your truck creates a lot of lean resistance, but also a ton of rebound. Double stepped bushings will make for very tight trucks, even if you are using a softer durometer.

Barrel/Stepped Bushings

Combining a barrel on top with a stepped bushing on the bottom creates a lot of stability in the trucks. This is a good choice for downhill longboarding, where stability is key rather than making sharp turns. This combination of bushing shapes on the top and bottom will give you lots of rebound.