Ok, no Shields are better to clean, thats correct. But it isnt the only reason men build Bearings without Shields. No Shields = More Speed Reason is, that without Bearings, there is less friction. And there is another reason: The air circulation In the bearing can get out. Best would be Bearings wit...

Saw these Trucks on www.latterdayskates.com/trucks.html Name V-Shocker http://www.latterdayskates.com/vshocker7s.jpg I know, that these Trucks are usually used in Dirtboarding, but dit anyone of you ever try them on a longboard / slalomboard? Once tried them, my first impression was very good, well ...

Just saw some interesting Trucks on latterdayskates.com http://www.latterdayskates.com/original6.jpg Did anyone of you try them before? I'm very interested in buing them, using it for my longboard, just for simple cruising. But bevor buing, just need to check if they are worth it. Would be thankfull...