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by Daniel Gesmer
Tue Sep 10, 2002 6:23 pm
Forum: Seismic
Topic: Any news at Seismic?
Replies: 7
Views: 12036

Seismic is preparing to introduce a new line that will radically multiply the discerning skater's tuning options. (We're now in the torture-testing phase.) An outline of the main points is below. You saw it here first! Four All-Metal Hanger Widths 105mm (7" axle) 130mm (8" axle) 155mm (9" axle) 180m...
by Daniel Gesmer
Tue Sep 10, 2002 6:05 pm
Forum: Seismic
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 7
Views: 12686

Wedging the rear truck to decrease steering geometry, regardless of the truck brand, can improve performance in many types of skateboarding, including slalom and longboarding. If you're thrusting through turns, a slower-responding rear truck generally enhances stability and traction just where you n...
by Daniel Gesmer
Tue Sep 10, 2002 5:52 pm
Forum: Seismic
Topic: Seismic replica
Replies: 1
Views: 6366

Seismic was briefly in partnership with a Swiss corporation called Micro-Mobility. That company manufactured a small number of Seismic-style trucks under their brand, using the original Seismic tooling. These trucks were made using somewhat lower-cost materials, because they were intended for assemb...
by Daniel Gesmer
Fri Aug 23, 2002 9:43 pm
Forum: Seismic
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 7
Views: 12686

Welcome to the Seismic truck forum! I encourage you to post any comments, questions or suggestions here - regarding not just the design and performance of Seismic-brand trucks, but the engineering and function of skateboard trucks in general. It is my pleasure and privilege to participate in and mod...