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Round wheels vs Square Wheels! Does it Matter?????

Ben Degros2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2022 to 2026
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244K views · 5 years ago · Other · Beginner

Ben Degros compares round edge and square edge skate wheels, covering how each shape feels for ollies, kickflips, grinds and slides. Spitfire wheels are used for the comparison, with his picks linked.

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Linked in beginner threads on wheel shape, like locking into ledge grinds and conical versus classic, as a quick way to hear how edge shape changes feel.

“… A bigger wheel has more margin of error when locking in but too big makes you feel unstable on a ledge. …”

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u/XDmonFML2022 · 1 points

Skip through this video [VIDEO] A bigger wheel has more margin of error when locking in but too big makes you feel unstable on a ledge. Skip through this one about the shape [VIDEO] While you're at it also skip through this one about the width [VIDEO]