Rear truck width

Nicholas Jackson · Rear truck width

Hi,

I have been reading this forum and James site trying to figure how to tune my mermaid. I see that a popular setup is a Bennett 4.3 or 5.0 and a Tracker 129.

I realise that front truck width is a compromise between acceleration (smaller truck) and top end speed (wider truck) but I don't understand the reasoning between rear truck width.

How does the width of the rear truck affect pumping performance, is it that wider rear gives more stability with compromised pump?

I was intending to mate a 4.3 bennett on the front of my board with a 155 Seismic stable on the rear is this the wrong thing to do and should I have ordered a 130 instead?

Sorry to be a pain this is one hell of a learning curve.

Many thanks,

Nic

jat.

Now I'm no lawyer, but I'd say that yes, the wider the truck the more stable it will be.
I run a pretty stiff rear truck (RTS 129mm), but before the RTS 129mm I ran both an Indy 149mm and a Tracker Six Track. My current setup is overall superior to my previous attempts, but I don't think the RTS 129mm had as much to do with it as me getting my groove on with some bushings and wedges.

It's a steep learning curve for sure, but this amazing community is here to help you with whatever you troubles might be ... skate wise. OR if you just want a big internet hug.

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