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The Best Skateboard Bearings (NOT sponsored)

Rat Vision – Skateboard Tech8 skaters recommend it · 9 mentions, 2016 to 2026
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482K views · 11 years ago · Trick science

Rat Vision explains why it picks Oust bearings over bigger brands. Covers ABEC ratings, "Swiss" claims, ceramic, and tolerances, and argues that marketing does not make bearings faster or tougher.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked in bearing threads on r/NewSkaters when people ask about ABEC, Swiss or ceramic. Some commenters warn that the channel is paid by Oust.

“He manages to go in-depth and question the authenticity of a lot of well-known brands like Bones. His videos explain information on what is vital in a fully-functioning board”

u/ByronLeon1992

What skaters said on Reddit

u/IceDreamWetCream2016 · 2 points

[VIDEO] This video is about bearings. I think these ratings are marketing gimmicks. Get whatever bearing works good for you. I just get the cheap stuff

u/VicTheButcher2016 · 2 points

The part you quoted was only talking about Swiss bearings, which is marketing. This guy knows what he's talking about: [VIDEO] [VIDEO]

u/Munchnator2017 · 1 points

If you're getting that suggestion from this video [VIDEO] then I would be aware that they are being paid by Oust to plug their product. That said Oust are decent bearings that will perform fine, but I can't say how they compare to Reds. My personal favorite are Zealous [LINK] bearings. They have built in spacers and speed rings, so less parts in a simpler package, and they also use higher quality lubrication than Red

u/ByronLeon19922018 · 1 points

I found out about Oust through Rat Vision on YouTube [VIDEO] and he manages to go in-depth and question the authenticity of a lot of well-known brands like Bones. His videos explain information on what is vital in a fully-functioning board that I’ve never came across years ago. Granted, I can take a deeper look into Zealous but I’m probably going to prefer removable spacers. I totally forgot about that deck. My only

u/neurospex2016 · 1 points

Some more info on bearings: [VIDEO] Talks about "Swiss" and ceramic.

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