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Independent VS Thunder(what's the difference)

Ben Degros11 skaters recommend it · 14 mentions, 2018 to 2024
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417K views · 9 years ago · Other · Beginner

Ben Degros compares Independent and Thunder trucks side by side. He covers height, wheelbase, hanger shape and how each feels to ride, with some skating at the end.

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Gets linked in beginner threads asking Thunder or Indy. Comments point to it for geometry differences like height, wheelbase and hanger shape.

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“Thunder vs Independent geometry has a lot of little differences that add up, check out this video from Ben Dergos for comparison. Different height, wheelbase, hangar shape, etc.”

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What skaters said on Reddit

u/thecitymen2018 · 3 points

it's really all about what your skating all the guys you mentioned are street skaters so if a carvy turn ain't what your after then Thunders are great I tried everything I found that INDY are the most versatile for me but I love Ventures for Ledeges and Thunders for street and INDY for tranny , but you get all that at a park anyway one great thing about thunders just the normal ones even is they are already light the

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u/ixAp0c2023 · 3 points

Thunder vs Independent geometry has a lot of little differences that add up, check out this video [VIDEO] from Ben Dergos for comparison. Different height, wheelbase, hangar shape, etc.

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u/Supermotility2023 · 3 points

Definitely agree with this post, but if you're wondering why some boards feel "off", or some boards feel better, watchthis Ben Degros video [VIDEO]

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u/OgChigga2021 · 3 points

Check out this link for independent vs thunder trucks [VIDEO]

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u/Gruntman4412019 · 2 points

> I can't remember where I saw it, but some article said something about the narrower surface area being the reason for a higher pop, so I have been riding my shaped board, where both sides are noticeably different - backwards - since the original nose was pinched. That's completely wrong. Watch the beginning half of this video. [VIDEO] TLDW (parts that relate to your question) - Your skateboard is a lever. Your back

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u/666Pack2020 · 2 points

They are both durable. I got my daughter her board for Xmas and we purchased everything through the local skate shop. I then realized that I should have a current board (my last one is from the late 80's / early 90s) to skate with her and I shopped online for the best deals. I got my Thunders for just over $30.00 for the set. If money was no issue, I probably would have bought the Indy's. Here's a video I watched det

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u/chewypike2020 · 2 points

Both will be fine and neither is better or worse for flip tricks. If you really want to get into the nitty gritty, check out this video: [VIDEO]

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u/the5uperu5er2020 · 2 points

Ben will tell you what you need to know. He rides both! [VIDEO]

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