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78a Skateboard Wheels

May 16th, 2008

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78a Skateboard Wheels

What does "a" stand for in regards to longboard/skateboard wheels?

I'm buying a longboard and I have to choose between 78a and 84a wheels.

What does the a stand for and what effect does it have on the performance of the board?

Thanks in advance.

It's the scale used to measure hardness of the wheel (durometer). The higher the number, the harder the wheel.

Arbor Fish Bamboo Carver 38 Skateboard

$177

The Arbor Fish Bamboo Skateboard is a terrestrial shark that preys on concrete. Harness its timeless teardrop shape and hyper-extended wheel base for a ride that will sink its teeth into the urban landscape. The Arbor Fish Bamboo Skateboard complete includes: Arbor 65mm, 78a durometer Street Series wheels, ABEC 5 bearings, and 9? Gullwing Charger trucks.Features:Length: 38" Wide Point: 8.75" Wheel Base: 27.75" Wheels: 65mm-78a" Trucks: Gullwing 9" Shape: Concave Construction: 7-Plys Hardrock Maple, Bamboo Finish Ply, Clear Re-Grip

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Arbor Bug Bamboo Complete Skateboard

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Key Features of the Sector 9 Deserter Cosmic Longboard Skateboard Complete: 7 Ply Maple Bowl Concave with Camber / Slight kicktail Dimensions 43.5" L x 9.0" W x 30.875" WB 9.0" Gullwing Mission 1 Trucks 70mm 78a Nineball Wheels Abec 5 PDP Bearings 0.25" Sector 9 Recycled Plastic Ri 1.5" Low Pro Hardened Steel Bolts Full Grip Tape with Die Cut for Logo

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